Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 06 January 2026
Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to advise and support the Backlog Programme Manager, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and others within the Backlog Programme team.
The role takes responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of aspects of Capital projects to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of specific performance, time, cost and quality. The postholder will undertake the role of Assistant Project Manager on Capital schemes.
Main Duties of the Job
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Provide support to scheme Project Managers, the Programme Manager and others within the Backlog Programme team with the overall project management of schemes, including programme, cost and quality
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Support the management of the overall scheme programme, including reviewing and developing programmes for various aspects of the work and monitoring progress to ensure delivery
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Liaise with the organisation’s clinical and operational teams, the project team and Principal Supply Chain Members (PSCMs) to organise the development of detailed scheme design, output specifications and room data sheets
About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, a dedicated workforce cares for over 1.6 million patients, treats more than 200,000 people in A&E, delivers over 8,000 babies and carries out more than 17 million tests.
The size, scale and influence of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that supports different lifestyles. Flexible hours, generous benefits and extensive training make it easier to progress a career.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
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Degree level qualification
Desirable
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Working towards CIOB / RICS / APM or other relevant professional qualification
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PRINCE II or similar
World Class Values
Essential
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Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
Experience
Essential
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Substantial experience of provision of administrative support and office and administrative staff management
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Experience of attending and preparing agendas for meetings and minute taking
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Experience of coordinating office systems and procedures
Desirable
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Experience of construction project management
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Experience of project administration of a complex project within an acute hospital or similar in line with client time, cost and quality objectives
Skills
Essential
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Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a discreet, respectful, confident and compelling manner
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Proven ability to set up and undertake administrative functions required of an effective and professional PMO
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Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing at all levels of a complex and diverse organisation
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Excellent verbal communication, planning, organising and communication skills
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Comprehensive ability to use Microsoft Office
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Comprehensive ability to use Microsoft Project
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Good written communication and analytical skills for producing reports
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
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