Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has been created within this innovative team at a leading Healthcare charity HQ - Here is what we’re looking for in this PM role:


*35 Hours per week commitment
*From August 2026 for a minimum of 6 months with likely need of 8-9 months (March/April 27)
*Agile delivery experience
*Experienced working with creative production teams
*Highly organised and able to operate autonomously
*Comfortable using modern workplace tools like Mural, Teams, and interested in how AI tools like Co-pilot or Claude can improve process efficiency
*Ideally relevant charity experience
*Ideally innovation process or design thinking experience
*Salary £40k equivalent


The role
*Project managing a new Service development unit within our healthcare information services. The Unit designs and runs rapid test-and-learn experiments around how we reach people affected by diagnosis with our information, and how we connect those people to the charity. PM work includes
*Setting up and supporting facilitation of innovation cycle planning, running sprint planning, retrospectives, standups and other regular meetings
*Managing the team budget along with the Unit Lead
*Acting as part of the Unit team on innovative concept creation, prototyping and testing
*Logistics and payment support for our involvement group of people affected by cancer who test ideas and prototypes regularly for us
*Lead the planning, development and delivery of a review of some of our information video content
*Working collaboratively with internal clinical teams, subject matter experts, designers, production and motion graphics teams, external experts and people affected by cancer to review and replace out of date/old brand video content
*Facilitate feedback and revisions with subject matter experts and creative teams, ensuring communication of changes is clear, structured and actionable
*Coordinate publication of content via the Social Media team (YouTube) and internal Content Management System (CMS).
*Lead a review of Patient Information team processes, including
*the organisation and storage of patient information documentation, and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, consistency and compliance.


Job Description Summary
To ensure the successful end-to-end delivery of several (small and medium) innovation projects while managing the effective day-to-day operational management that enables sustainable delivery. The role focuses on driving collaboration across teams, ensuring high-quality stakeholder engagement, and maintaining strong control of timelines, budgets, risks, and benefits.


Dimensions
• Matrix management of multiple project teams
• Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• Responsibility for both project delivery and embedded operational effectiveness


Additional Job Description
*Key Accountabilities
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*Project & Innovation Delivery
*End to end project management of a variety of Fundraising Innovation projects.
*Work with Senior Innovation Managers to define and agree project vision, outcomes, milestones, decisions, and budgets.
*Facilitate day-to-day project activity, enabling effective collaboration, planning, and delivery across teams.
*Identify, manage, and monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and resource requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
*Identify and engage stakeholders effectively, adapting approach to suit differing levels of seniority and influence.
*Manage escalations effectively, ensuring timely, evidence-based decisions that consider risks, costs, benefits, and delivery options.
*Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking, including internal and external resources.
*Provide clear and accurate reporting on costs, benefits, risks, and delivery status.
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*Operations Management
*Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of innovation activities across the portfolio.
*Ensure compliance with agreed portfolio, project, and operational frameworks, guidance, and templates.
*Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviours
*Strong experience in project and operational management, including delivery of multiple workstreams.
*Proven capability in matrix management and influencing without direct authority.
*Able to manage own workload and priorities with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgement on escalations.
*Highly analytical, numerate, and solution-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
*Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across teams and senior stakeholders.
*Able to facilitate timely decision-making, remove blockers, and maintain delivery momentum.
*Strong attention to detail.
*Organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
*Proactively seeks feedback and takes ownership of personal development.
*Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.