Senior Programme Manager- Operational Performance


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 8RA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

About you We're looking for an experienced senior leader who can operate confidently across complex healthcare systems. You'll bring: A Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with evidence of continuing professional development. Further specialist training or qualifications equivalent to doctoral level are desirable. Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within the NHS or similarly complex organisations. Extensive knowledge of programme management, governance and operational performance. Exceptional leadership, negotiation and influencing skills. Experience developing long-term strategic plans and translating policy into delivery. Strong financial management skills, including oversight of significant programme budgets. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing organisational change. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence executive and clinical leaders across multiple organisations. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for improving patient outcomes. Why join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance? At EMCA you'll join a high-performing regional team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care for more than five million people. You'll have the opportunity to: Influence regional and national cancer strategy. Lead transformational programmes that improve patient outcomes. Work alongside nationally recognised clinical and operational leaders. Shape innovative approaches to service redesign and performance improvement. Build partnerships that deliver lasting change across the NHS. We offer: Hybrid and flexible working. NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave. Excellent learning and leadership development opportunities. A supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment. Working arrangements The role is based at County Hall, Leicester, with hybrid working available. Regular travel throughout the East Midlands is required, including attendance at provider Trusts, Integrated Care Boards and regional meetings. The successful candidate will also work on-site within provider organisations when required to support operational performance recovery, pathway improvement, diagnostic transformation and service redesign. Make a lasting impact This is more than a programme management roleit's an opportunity to influence the future of cancer services across an entire region. Your leadership will help deliver earlier diagnosis, faster treatment, improved patient experience and better outcomes for thousands of people affected by cancer every year. Join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance and help shape the future of cancer care across the East Midlands.

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