Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the North West Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Network as a Project Manager, supporting improvements in cancer care for young people aged 16-24. You'll work across a unique regional partnership that brings together two Principal Treatment Centres, twelve Designated Hospitals, commissioners, Cancer Alliances, and patient representatives to deliver high-quality, consistent care.
You will play a key role in driving forward the Network's work programme--bringing strong project management skills, curiosity, and the confidence to work across organisational boundaries. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, analysing challenges, and turning insight into action. You will represent the Network with professionalism and compassion, working closely with senior clinicians, managers, and external partners.
If you're passionate about improving services, thrive in a varied and collaborative environment, and want your work to genuinely influence outcomes for young people with cancer, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will lead and support a range of improvement projects across the TYA Network, managing timelines, risks, data, and stakeholder engagement to ensure delivery against the Network's work plan. Day-to-day, you will analyse complex issues, undertake audits and process mapping, and develop solutions that improve quality, safety, and experience for young people.
You will build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams across the region, acting as a key point of contact for project delivery. The role involves preparing high-quality reports, presenting progress to senior decision-makers, and contributing to governance meetings including the Network Oversight Group.
You'll also support policy and guidance development, facilitate workshops, and ensure robust governance, information security, and quality assurance processes. Line-managing administrative staff, you'll foster a supportive team culture and uphold the Christie leadership standards. A willingness to travel across Network sites is essential.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT1.1 Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects within the TYA Network work plan to ensure agreed objectives, milestones, and outputs are achieved.1.2 Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, including audits, process mapping, and root cause analysis, to identify issues and propose solutions that support effective project delivery.1.3 Develop, maintain, and utilise effective working relationships with clinical and non clinical stakeholders across the region to support engagement in TYA service improvement.1.4 Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, escalating through the TYA Network governance structure to ensure safe, timely, and compliant project delivery.1.5 Liaise with enabling services such as Operations, IT, Finance, and HR to progress project actions requiring specialist expertise.1.6 Attend and contribute to Network meetings, forums, and working groups to ensure accurate communication of project activity and requirements.1.7 Manage and coordinate Network communications through appropriate platforms, including the website, LinkedIn and other media, to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of project and service information.2. REPORTING2.1 Produce, maintain, and present regular project progress reports for senior colleagues to support monitoring, assurance, and informed decision making.2.2 Prepare formal project reports for executive level groups, detailing progress, risks, issues, and required mitigations to support organisational oversight.2.3 Provide regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) working groups to support planning and coordination of Network activity.2.4 Attend, present, and contribute to the TYA Network Oversight Group and other key meetings to ensure project information is accurately represented.3. POLICY, SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE3.1 Develop and propose revisions to guidance, policies, standards, and quality assurance processes to support continuous improvement in TYA services.3.2 Comply with and contribute to information governance and security processes to ensure safe and appropriate management of information.3.3 Participate in and contribute to quality management systems, including audits, to support improvement of systems, processes, and service delivery.3.4 Facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions to progress project activity and support collaborative problem solving.3.5 Engage and influence stakeholders to participate in audits, service development, and implementation of agreed policies and standards.3.6 Present findings, outputs, and lessons learned at meetings and events at regional and national level to support shared learning and dissemination.4. HUMAN RESOURCES4.1 Provide line management for Network Administrative and Project Support staff, including Graduate Management Trainees, to ensure efficient delivery of administrative and project support to the Network.4.2 Support staff development through appraisal processes and use of appropriate workforce development frameworks to enable continuous improvement of skills and performance.5. FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES5.1 Manage and monitor budgets allocated to the PMO by planning, forecasting, and identifying opportunities to maximise value for money.5.2 Use and maintain IT systems, digital tools, and network hardware in line with security and governance requirements to ensure safe and effective management of information.5.3 Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with agreed financial, operational, and contractual parameters.6. LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT6.1 Demonstrate leadership behaviours consistent with TYA Network values to support a positive, collaborative, and high performing culture.6.2 Participate in continuing professional development, including internal and external training, to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role.6.3 Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the role to support delivery of TYA Network objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT1.1 Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects within the TYA Network work plan to ensure agreed objectives, milestones, and outputs are achieved.1.2 Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, including audits, process mapping, and root cause analysis, to identify issues and propose solutions that support effective project delivery.1.3 Develop, maintain, and utilise effective working relationships with clinical and non clinical stakeholders across the region to support engagement in TYA service improvement.1.4 Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, escalating through the TYA Network governance structure to ensure safe, timely, and compliant project delivery.1.5 Liaise with enabling services such as Operations, IT, Finance, and HR to progress project actions requiring specialist expertise.1.6 Attend and contribute to Network meetings, forums, and working groups to ensure accurate communication of project activity and requirements.1.7 Manage and coordinate Network communications through appropriate platforms, including the website, LinkedIn and other media, to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of project and service information.2. REPORTING2.1 Produce, maintain, and present regular project progress reports for senior colleagues to support monitoring, assurance, and informed decision making.2.2 Prepare formal project reports for executive level groups, detailing progress, risks, issues, and required mitigations to support organisational oversight.2.3 Provide regular updates to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) working groups to support planning and coordination of Network activity.2.4 Attend, present, and contribute to the TYA Network Oversight Group and other key meetings to ensure project information is accurately represented.3. POLICY, SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE3.1 Develop and propose revisions to guidance, policies, standards, and quality assurance processes to support continuous improvement in TYA services.3.2 Comply with and contribute to information governance and security processes to ensure safe and appropriate management of information.3.3 Participate in and contribute to quality management systems, including audits, to support improvement of systems, processes, and service delivery.3.4 Facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions to progress project activity and support collaborative problem solving.3.5 Engage and influence stakeholders to participate in audits, service development, and implementation of agreed policies and standards.3.6 Present findings, outputs, and lessons learned at meetings and events at regional and national level to support shared learning and dissemination.4. HUMAN RESOURCES4.1 Provide line management for Network Administrative and Project Support staff, including Graduate Management Trainees, to ensure efficient delivery of administrative and project support to the Network.4.2 Support staff development through appraisal processes and use of appropriate workforce development frameworks to enable continuous improvement of skills and performance.5. FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES5.1 Manage and monitor budgets allocated to the PMO by planning, forecasting, and identifying opportunities to maximise value for money.5.2 Use and maintain IT systems, digital tools, and network hardware in line with security and governance requirements to ensure safe and effective management of information.5.3 Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with agreed financial, operational, and contractual parameters.6. LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT6.1 Demonstrate leadership behaviours consistent with TYA Network values to support a positive, collaborative, and high performing culture.6.2 Participate in continuing professional development, including internal and external training, to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role.6.3 Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the role to support delivery of TYA Network objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant post graduate study or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (PMQ, MSP or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on a project in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience in process mapping and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Experience of complex data analysis and presentations to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience of managing confidential and sensitive data.
- Experience of influencing internal stakeholders to deliver outcomes
Desirable
- Experience developing guidance, policies, standards, and quality assurance.
- Experience influencing external stakeholders in large, complex organisations to deliver outcomes across organisational boundaries. Line management experience, the experience of building teams, and experience of facilitating professional development.
- Line management experience, the experience of building teams, and experience of facilitating professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills: oWritten - to be able to produce documents for a variety of audiences oVerbal - to be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people oPresentation - bring clarity to complex information oNetworking - to be able to develop and support networks
- Interpersonal skills which build and maintain productive relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision from management and as part of a team.
- Computer literacy - the ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
- Ability to develop project plans, complex process maps, analysis and decision-making tools.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management, project management principles, and techniques.
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader TYA cancer services and Cancer Plan.
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- special requirements attached to the post - travelling across the North West region and nationally to represent the TYA Network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant post graduate study or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification (PMQ, MSP or equivalent)
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on a project in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience in process mapping and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Experience of complex data analysis and presentations to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience of managing confidential and sensitive data.
- Experience of influencing internal stakeholders to deliver outcomes
Desirable
- Experience developing guidance, policies, standards, and quality assurance.
- Experience influencing external stakeholders in large, complex organisations to deliver outcomes across organisational boundaries. Line management experience, the experience of building teams, and experience of facilitating professional development.
- Line management experience, the experience of building teams, and experience of facilitating professional development.
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills: oWritten - to be able to produce documents for a variety of audiences oVerbal - to be able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people oPresentation - bring clarity to complex information oNetworking - to be able to develop and support networks
- Interpersonal skills which build and maintain productive relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision from management and as part of a team.
- Computer literacy - the ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable
- Ability to develop project plans, complex process maps, analysis and decision-making tools.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management, project management principles, and techniques.
Desirable
- Knowledge of broader TYA cancer services and Cancer Plan.
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- special requirements attached to the post - travelling across the North West region and nationally to represent the TYA Network.
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.
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.
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).
