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Reference: 358-8236374-EMCA
Job summary
Project Support Officer - Band 5
East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)
Location: County Hall, Leicester (with travel across the East Midlands)
Responsible to: Senior Programme Manager
Accountable to: Managing Director
Make a difference to cancer services across the East Midlands
Are you an organised, proactive and motivated individual with excellent project coordination and administrative skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
The East Midlands Cancer Alliance is looking for a Project Support Officer to join our Programme Management Office (PMO). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting programmes that improve cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes for over five million people across the East Midlands. The role supports programme delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement across a complex portfolio of cancer improvement programmes.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received
Main duties of the job
As a Project Support Officer, you will work alongside Project Officers, Senior Programme Managers and clinical teams to ensure programmes are well organised, effectively coordinated and delivered to a high standard.
You'll support a wide range of projects by:
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Coordinating programme activities, milestones and deadlines
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Organising meetings, workshops and governance forums
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Preparing agendas, reports, presentations and project documentation
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Taking high-quality minutes and monitoring actions
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Maintaining project plans, risk logs and programme trackers
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Supporting Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs)
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Managing programme information, databases and reporting
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Working with colleagues across NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional partners to support service improvement.
This is a varied role where you'll become an integral part of a high-performing team delivering real improvements in cancer services across the region.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-8236374-EMCA
Job locations
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
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Confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
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Experienced in project support, administration or programme coordination
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Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools
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Able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
You'll ideally have:
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A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
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Experience of supporting projects or programmes within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
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Knowledge of project management processes and administrative systems
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Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
Why join us?
Working within the East Midlands Cancer Alliance offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational programmes that improve cancer outcomes across eight NHS provider organisations.
In return, we offer:
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A varied and rewarding role with real regional impact
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Opportunities to work alongside experienced programme managers and clinical leaders
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Excellent NHS pension and annual leave entitlement
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Learning and development opportunities
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Working arrangements
The post is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.
Join us
If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy coordinating complex programmes and want to be part of a team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.
Together, we'll help improve cancer services and outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
-
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
-
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
-
Confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
-
Experienced in project support, administration or programme coordination
-
Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools
-
Able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
-
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
You'll ideally have:
-
A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
-
Experience of supporting projects or programmes within the NHS or a similar complex organisation
-
Knowledge of project management processes and administrative systems
-
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
Why join us?
Working within the East Midlands Cancer Alliance offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformational programmes that improve cancer outcomes across eight NHS provider organisations.
In return, we offer:
-
A varied and rewarding role with real regional impact
-
Opportunities to work alongside experienced programme managers and clinical leaders
-
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
-
Excellent NHS pension and annual leave entitlement
-
Learning and development opportunities
-
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Working arrangements
The post is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel across the East Midlands is required, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.
Join us
If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy coordinating complex programmes and want to be part of a team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care, we'd love to hear from you.
Together, we'll help improve cancer services and outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area;
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis;
Communication skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills;
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands;
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for supporting project management.
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the region and occasionally beyond.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area;
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis;
Communication skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills;
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands;
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for supporting project management.
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Autonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the region and occasionally beyond.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)