Program Manager

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How to apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV (2 page max) along with a cover letter (1.5 page max), addressing the following:
Evidence of relevant experience and skills for the job
Why you are interested in this position
What you will bring to the role
Application deadline
: we will interview strong candidates on a rolling basis.
Programme Manager - Tessa Jowell Academy (Paediatrics)
Are you passionate about building a community to improve care for children with a brain tumour?
A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing health organisation working on national transformational programmes, backed by the UK government and major cancer charities. We are looking for a creative, personable and highly-organised individual to help establish and manage the paediatric arm of the Tessa Jowell Academy. The Academy is a free national learning and networking platform with over 1,000 members that provides training, peer-learning and networking opportunities to NHS professionals working with patients with brain tumours.
The individual will join the Mission at a crucial point of growth, bringing together the paediatric brain tumour community to develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing UK children's neuro-oncology services. They will design and deliver webinars and courses, establish professional networks and develop resources to share best practice, alongside NHS experts and charity partners. The position is highly collaborative within a dynamic team, and the individual would work closely with the team to build on insights collected by the paediatric Centre of Excellence programme and the existing Adult Academy.
The role will take an active approach in driving the improvement of paediatric NHS brain cancer treatment, care and research across the UK. This is the ideal opportunity for an individual looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a tight-knit supportive team on varied work with measurable impact. Experience in project management and exceptional communication skills and empathy are essential.
Salary:
£38,000-40,000 for 37.5 hours a week based on experience
Contract type:
Full-time
Location:
Office is based in leafy Highgate, North London – hybrid working offered
Main duties of the job:
Work with the rest of the TJBCM team to design and set up the paediatric arm of the TJ Academy, building on the success of the established adult Academy
Lead the paediatric Academy to a high standard, facilitating the improvement of children's brain cancer treatment, care and research
Build and grow a community focused on upskilling, tackling inequities and sharing best practice to drive change
Lead expert committees and national networks of healthcare professionals to co-design and deliver solutions
Design and facilitate expert-led workshops in cross-specialty topics
Creatively design social media and marketing content
Drive the growth of the programme by tracking impact
About us
TJBCM designs and delivers a national portfolio of eight transformational programmes focused on research, precision medicine, improving patient care and training NHS staff. Our work is funded and supported by the government through the NIHR, as well as ten different cancer charities. Over 90 NHS doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and scientists from across the UK work daily with the Mission to design and deliver its programmes, which are jointly delivered with its partner organisations.
The Mission is a small but growing organisation with six employees and a pool of research assistants to support the core team. By joining the TJBCM, you will have the opportunity to become the seventh full-time employee in a successful, fast-paced, growing start-up with digital and data health programmes, with a unique purpose of improving treatment outcomes nationally.
Job description
1. Program Summary
The Tessa Jowell Academy is a free national learning and networking platform, connecting NHS brain tumour centres to collaborate and share excellence in treatment, research and care. The Academy offers bespoke features and content to empower all NHS healthcare professionals to learn and network with peers, with the overall aim of elevating the standards of treatment and care nationally and improve the educational offering for professionals working with brain tumour patients. Features include: monthly workshops, courses, skills training, a peer to peer connect service, a national clinical trials finder, a library of shared resources and much more.
The Academy is currently only for professionals treating adults with brain tumours. With the Mission's expansion into paediatric neuro-oncology, the Tessa Jowell Academy (Paediatrics) programme manager would be joining the Mission at an exciting moment of growth. The new employee will start by working with the TJBCM CEO to design the strategy and launch of the new Paediatric arm of the Academy. Once launched, they will independently lead on design and delivery of content, community management and continued development of the platform.
2. Job summary
Responsibilities and duties:
Content Creation and Programme Delivery
Working with the CEO to strategise and design the new Tessa Jowell Academy (Paediatrics) programme; opportunity for significant creative input.
Successfully launch and manage the Academy
Creatively market new workshops, sessions and working groups across the TJBCM website and social media channels
Lead expert committees and national networks of healthcare professionals to co-design and deliver solutions to unmet needs
Design and facilitate expert-led workshops in cross-specialty topics
Run surveys, coordinate groups over different communication platforms
Programme management
Plan, create and update project timelines and documentation to ensure timely and successful delivery
Write and co-ordinate grant applications to grow Academy output
Manage project scope and scheduling
Determine daily priorities
Ensure efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones
Follow proper escalation paths and provide timely reporting of issues and challenges
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate members, tracking actions and resolving member challenges
Work with clinicians and patient organisation representatives from across the UK
Report to TJBCM, DHSC and NHS leadership
Programme and overall TJBCM strategy support
Provide ongoing support to other TJBCM programmes where needed, in particular the Adult Academy.
Help to grow the TJBCM size and impact and be part of a fast-growing team delivering measurable impact to cancer healthcare and research
3. Person Specification
We are looking for an adaptive, driven and creative Programme Manager who will help establish and grow the Tessa Jowell Academy (paediatrics). The ideal candidate will be a highly-organised team player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a clear growth mindset. They will have an aptitude for connection, empathy and building relationships. An interest in health and education is ideal, as well as a proven track-record in managing complex projects with a range of stakeholders.
Experience
Essential
Interest in public health
Experience in project management with multiple stakeholders: experience in executing medium-scale projects from inception to completion.
Experience facilitating events/workshops/courses
Experience working in health or scientific work environments
Desirable
Experience working with the NHS, other healthcare or research organisations, children's organisations or charities
Experience delivering virtual events
Skills
Essential
· Ability to manage a complex and multifaceted workload
Excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills: demonstrable experience in writing engaging content for scientific audiences
Ability to present information appropriately and maintain a high level of accuracy and consistent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach
A keen eye for new opportunities and areas of growth
Confidence with digital applications (Microsoft Suite, Teams/Zoom, Google Suite)
Desirable
Experience with WordPress and Canva
Demonstrable experience in writing engaging content for healthcare professionals
· Evidence of a motivating and consultative management style
Knowledge
Essential
BSc in biological or medical sciences and/or evidence of a strong background in public health
Desired
MSc or PhD in biological, medical or social sciences with an interest in public health
If you do not fit every requirement, we still encourage you to still apply noting your other experience relevant to the role. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.
What we offer:
Generous holiday with office closure over Christmas
Flexible hours and working style: Opportunity to work from home with a minimum of three office days a week
Healthshield membership
Excellent networking opportunities: you will work with the leadership team of several leading cancer charities, senior clinicians and scientists from around the world, NHS officials and DHSC members
Dedicated on the job training and regular feedback on work
Opportunities to develop and grow in your career: the TJBCM is an ambitious and growing company with many national and international opportunities in its future
A fun team that loves team socials, happy hours and making the most of leafy Highgate