Senior Project Manager (Sponsorship Available) At University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Job Summary

North Central London Cancer Alliance (NCLCA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the team in improving cancer outcomes across North Central London. This role is to cover maternity leave as part of a job share arrangement.

The postholder will report to the Senior Programme Lead and will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of current and upcoming projects. The role requires strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across health and partner organisations.

This position suits candidates with backgrounds in project management, public health, or cancer services.

About the Organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population with specialist and acute services across multiple sites in London.

UCLH is committed to:

• High-quality patient care
• World-class education
• Research excellence
• Sustainability, with a net zero carbon target (2031 for direct emissions, 2040 for indirect emissions)

Key UCLH Sites Include:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• UCLH Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

About the Cancer Alliance (NCLCA)

North Central London Cancer Alliance works with NHS partners to improve cancer screening services, raise awareness of cancer symptoms, and support earlier diagnosis.

The programme also focuses on reducing inequalities in access, outcomes, and patient experience.

NCLCA collaborates with:

• Local authorities
• Integrated Care Boards (ICB)
• Voluntary sector organisations
• Academic partners
• Primary care services

Main Duties of the Job

The Senior Project Manager will support the development and delivery of cancer prevention, awareness, and screening improvement programmes.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering project plans
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to quality standards
• Organising meetings, governance groups, and programme events
• Supporting improved patient pathways with clinical and operational teams
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across NHS and partner organisations
• Collecting, analysing, and presenting complex data and reports
• Managing and monitoring project budgets
• Supporting communications, reporting, and knowledge sharing
• Using project management tools and maintaining accurate records
• Ensuring compliance with Trust policies, health and safety, and data protection

Job Description

The role involves supporting NCLCA leadership in identifying and delivering strategic cancer programme priorities.

The postholder will:

• Support programme and project planning and delivery
• Track risks, issues, and performance outcomes
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and reports
• Support service improvement and pathway development
• Work closely with communications teams to share programme achievements
• Develop and manage budgets, including reporting variances
• Use project management systems to log and analyse data
• Support collaboration across multiple NHS and partner organisations

Working Arrangements

• Team size: approximately 35 staff
• Based in: Warren Street, Central London
• Hybrid working: minimum of one office day per week (usually Thursdays)
• Job share arrangement preferred Tuesday to Friday

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong written and spoken English
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of NHS systems and cancer services

Desirable:

• Understanding of cancer pathways or primary care
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 or MSP

Experience

Essential:

• Managing large-scale projects in complex organisations
• Delivering service transformation and change projects
• Financial management experience
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Strategic planning and implementation

Desirable:

• NHS experience
• Working with sensitive service changes

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Strong project management and delivery skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of cancer patient needs

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Innovative and solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to equality and UCLH values
• Professional development mindset

Additional Requirements

DBS Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Sponsorship

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered alongside all applicants.

Overseas applicants may also be required to provide criminal record certificates depending on residency history.

About UCLH Recognition

UCLH has been ranked among the top NHS trusts in England for staff satisfaction and is recognised as one of the best places to work in the NHS.

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