Project Support Officer

(Ref: 231612)Fixed term for 12 months(Secondments welcomed)Part time 25 hours per week Band 5 - Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum (pro rata)Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)This contract is for a fixed-term period of 12 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is time-limited funding. This post will involve hybrid working but is based in Shetland. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.This role will offer project support across a range of change and innovation projects for NHS Shetland. This role is integral to the successful delivery of programmes that aim to improve services and outcomes for our population. The postholder will work closely with project leads and stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and monitoring of project activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.Knowledge and experience of working within NHS Shetland would be an advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and disciplines, along with good attention to detail are essential. A related degree, or strong evidence of extensive related experience is expected.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting transformational change within our health system.Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/orFor an informal discussion, please contact Katie McMillan on or Lucy Flaws onClosing date: 30 November 2025Interview date: 8 December 2025If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.