Project Support Officer – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary: £28,392–£31,157 per year
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Employer: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Reference: 002304
NHS Band: Band 4
Contract: Fixed-term (14 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Closing Date: 22 October 2026
About the Job
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Project Support Officer to join its Digital Information Technology (DIT) Project Management Office.
This opportunity is suited to someone with strong administrative, organisational, communication and IT skills who wants to contribute to digital projects supporting healthcare services.
Reporting to the Head of the DIT Project Management Office, you will work with project management colleagues and key stakeholders to support project delivery, governance and the implementation of digital initiatives across the Trust.
The Trust offers a varied and challenging working environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress professionally.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to organise work effectively, maintain accuracy and support colleagues in a structured project environment.
Key requirements include:
- Education: At least five GCSEs at grades A*–C, or equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
- Attention to detail: Ability to work accurately with detailed information and minimise errors.
- Organisation: Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines independently.
- Concentration: Ability to maintain accuracy and focus when handling information over extended periods.
- Teamwork: A collaborative approach, reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge.
- Project experience: Understanding of structured project environments, change management and project management methodologies.
- IT skills: Experience using Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, or similar systems.
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with people at different levels.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
Salary and Contract
The position offers an annual salary of £28,392 to £31,157, under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme.
The appointment is for a fixed term of 14 months. The Trust states that the role could potentially become permanent if funding becomes available.
Visa Sponsorship Information
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is subject to eligibility requirements.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust states that it cannot provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the relevant Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria or applicable salary-threshold concessions.
Applicants who require sponsorship should carefully check whether they meet the current immigration requirements and whether the salary for this position qualifies for their circumstances before applying.
Sponsorship is not guaranteed for this vacancy.
Recruitment and Interview Dates
The recruitment process is expected to follow this timetable:
- Closing date: 22 October 2026
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 19 October 2026
- Pre-interview screening calls: Week commencing 2 November 2026
- On-site interviews: Week commencing 16 November 2026
The Trust reserves the right to close the advert early if it receives a high number of suitable applications.
About the Employer
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides specialist and integrated healthcare services, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable care.
Its Digital Information Technology team supports the Trust’s technology infrastructure, digital innovation, software and hardware requirements, and the use of information to improve services.
The Trust promotes its Leeds Way values: Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, and Kind.
Application Process
Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.
Applicants are encouraged to personalise their applications and clearly explain their relevant experience, skills and reasons for wanting to join the Trust.
Apply for this position through the official NHS Jobs website:
Employer: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Reference: 002304
Closing Date: 22 October 2026
Source: NHS Jobs and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.