Position: Programme Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Location: Leicester
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Application Deadline: October 5th, 2026
Job summary
Programme Manager – Band 8B
East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)
Location: County Hall, Leicester (Hybrid Working)Band: 8B
Responsible to: Associate Director for Programmes
Lead transformational change across cancer services in the East Midlands
Are you an experienced programme leader with a passion for improving healthcare and delivering transformational change?
The East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) is seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to lead major regional programmes that improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, patient experience and outcomes across the East Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the NHS Cancer Programme, leading large-scale transformation across multiple organisations and influencing regional and national priorities. Working with Integrated Care Boards, NHS provider Trusts, clinical leaders, voluntary organisations and NHS England, you will help shape the future of cancer care for more than five million people.
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Main duties of the job
As a Programme Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of complex cancer improvement programmes, ensuring national priorities are translated into meaningful local delivery.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, oversee programme governance and performance, and support organisations to deliver measurable improvements across cancer pathways.
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You will be responsible for:
- Leading the design, mobilisation and delivery of major regional cancer programmes.
- Driving service transformation and pathway improvement across multiple NHS organisations.
- Managing programme budgets, including Service Development Funding (SDF).
- Leading programme governance, risk management and assurance.
- Developing regional delivery plans aligned to NHS England priorities.
- Providing strategic leadership to Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs).
What you’ll be leading
The Programme Manager will have the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of work including:
Cancer pathway transformation
Operational performance improvement
Early diagnosis programmes
Service Development Funding (SDF) programmes
National pilot programmes and innovation
Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs)
Cancer performance and assurance .
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Application Link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9358-26-0630?searchFormType=main&keyword=Project%20Manager&language=en&page=7
