Job summaryWe are seeking a proactive and organised project officer, whose primary role will be to manage and support space & accommodation projects and related project administration for the space and accommodation team. The role will be supporting the overall development, management and delivery of the Trust space and accommodation programme of work. The role will support the Operational Head of Facilities, Space & Accommodation Project Manager and team in meeting the Trust priorities set.Main duties of the jobTo provide a dedicated, professional project and administration support in relation to the day-to-day activities of space & accommodation ensuring a timely, good quality, consistent and accurate service with a strong focus on confidentiality and discretion at all times.The role holder will be based in Sutton but will be expected to work flexibly, across sites (Sutton/Chelsea/Wallington/Cavendish Square) and will be required to travel on occasion as per project requirements.Project management & support skills are essential, especially in relation to project initiation, project management, related project documentation, data accuracy and reporting as well as excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.The role holder will have demonstrable evidence of delivering projects to time & high quality as well as managing a busy workload. Organisational skills will be required to maximise delivery in the various projects & it will be essential to be able to manage competing demands and prioritise effectively.Role holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision and be competent in MS Office, MS Project and Visio, creating, updating and monitoring plans, meeting minutes and reports as needed.This is a key role in supporting and delivering a number of change projects within the Trust over the next 5 years to enhance our Estate, improve space utilisation and meet the needs of different roles & service demands.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Responsible for the development and creation, update and review of project plans, decant arrangements and associated documentation. Responsible for managing the communication/implementation of key projects and initiatives with key stakeholders as well as planning key moves and refurbishments across the Trust. Responsible for the attending & management of meetings and subsequent updates of minutes, risks & impacts, actions and outcomes. To have a positive, realistic, resilient and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the Trust, staff & patients are considered and managed. Ability to manage a range of very challenging emotions/people/cultural issues in relation to space and accommodation tasks.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssentialEducated to A level standard or equivalentExcellent IT/Word/Excel processing skills, proven level of computer literacyComprehensive knowledge and capabilities using Microsoft office software, proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and presentation softwareSignificant experience of Project Officer Role at a senior levelDesirableProject Management Qualification or studying towards, or equivalent experienceExperienceEssentialDemonstrable evidence of managing & delivering projects to time and high qualityExperience of managing a wide range of project queries, activities, deliverables and systemsExperience of working with multiple stakeholders at various levels and able to communicate clearly and effectively.Experience of producing briefing packs for senior management meetingsDesirableExperience of dealing with sensitive work/environment issues.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)