Project Management
What is a career in project management in health and social care?
A career in project management within health and social care involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that improve services and outcomes for patients, service users, and staff. Key responsibilities can include defining project objectives, timelines, and resource needs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing budgets to ensure cost efficiency. Project managers also assess and mitigate risks, engage with stakeholders—including patients, staff, and external partners—and monitor progress to stay on track. Every project presents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, blending creativity, structure, and collaboration to drive positive change in the health and social care sector.
What type of roles can be found in this area?
- Project Support Officer
- Programme Officer
- Project Manager
- Improvement Advisor
Entry routes and pay
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There are some opportunities to join as a project support officer to gain experience and also opportunity to undertake a project management qualification. For more information on apprenticeships click here.
Depending on where you work and your level, you will usually need to have previous experience or a relevant project manager qualification, such as PRINCE2.
A project support officer role starts at £29,970 and can progress to a project manager role at £46,148.
Where can you work?
Working in project management offers a range of environments you can work in. Typically, there are more options for hybrid working in these settings depending on the organisation. These settings can include:
Ambulance Service
Hospice
Hospital
Mental Health
