Project Support Officer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Leicester
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 8RA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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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,proactiveand 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,treatmentand patient outcomes for over five million people across the East Midlands. The role supports programme delivery,governanceand stakeholder engagement across a complex portfolio of cancer improvement programmes.

Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received

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'llsupport a wide range of projects by:

• Coordinating programme activities,milestonesand deadlines

• Organising meetings,workshopsand governance forums

• Preparing agendas, reports,presentationsand project documentation

• Taking high-quality minutes and monitoring actions

• Maintaining project plans, risklogsand programme trackers

• Supporting Expert Clinical Advisory Groups (ECAGs)

• Managing programme information,databasesand reporting

• Working with colleagues across NHS Trusts, Integrated CareBoardsand regional partners to support service improvement.

This is a varied role whereyou'llbecome an integral part of a high-performing team delivering real improvements in cancer services across the region.

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

About you

We'relooking 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,administrationor programme coordination

• Comfortable working with data,spreadsheetsand 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'llideally 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 isrequired, including visits to provider Trusts, Integrated CareBoardsand partner organisations. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently throughout the region.

Join us

Ifyou'repassionate about making a difference, enjoy coordinating complex programmes and want to be part of a team delivering meaningful improvements in cancer care,we'dlove to hear from you.

Together,we'llhelp improve cancer services and outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026

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