Programme Manager

About you

We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with excellent programme management and relationship-building skills.

You'll bring

• A Master's degree or equivalent experience in programme management, healthcare improvement or a related discipline, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant experience leading large, complex transformation programmes across organisational boundaries.
• Strong knowledge of NHS strategy, cancer services and programme delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex budgets, governance and risk.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using performance data to drive improvement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering change in complex healthcare environments.
• The ability to inspire others and build effective partnerships across the NHS and wider system.
• Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance?
• At EMCA you'll play a pivotal role in delivering some of the NHS's highest-profile transformation programmes.
• You'll work alongside senior clinical leaders, executives and national teams to:
• Improve cancer outcomes across the East Midlands.
• Deliver innovative programmes that shape national policy.
• Influence strategic investment and service redesign.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and models of care.
• Build partnerships across healthcare, academia, public health and the voluntary sector.

We offer

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative and ambitious team environment.

Working arrangements

The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The post holder will also work across the wider Midlands where required to support regional programmes and national priorities.

Why this role matters

This is more than programme management. It is an opportunity to influence how cancer services are designed and delivered across an entire region, helping thousands of patients receive earlier diagnoses, faster treatment and better outcomes.

If you're ready to lead complex programmes, inspire collaboration across organisational boundaries and make a lasting impact on cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help shape the future of cancer services across the region.