Programme Lead – Early Cancer Diagnosis Pathways

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to scope, develop and deliver a programme aimed at improving early cancer diagnosis and outcomes across Greater Manchester. You will work with GM Cancer Alliance and partners, ensuring strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires significant project management experience, collaborative leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple organisations while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Postgraduate degree in management studies or equivalent.
• Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific pieces of work with representation from key partners.
• Develop and manage delivery of work plans aligned to long-term cancer strategy.
• Coordinate meetings; prepare agendas, papers and minutes; follow up actions.

Skills

Project management

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree level education

Postgraduate management degree

PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to scope, develop and deliver a programme aimed at improving early cancer diagnosis and outcomes across Greater Manchester. You will work with GM Cancer Alliance and partners, ensuring strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires significant project management experience, collaborative leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multiple organisations while maintaining high standards of