Macmillan Project Manager in Birmingham

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) is a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services, youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands every week.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support will be providing a three-year project to support Muslims living with cancer in Birmingham. This role will be vital in overseeing and managing the project, working with partners to improve the prevention and earlier diagnosis of cancer and health inequalities by engaging with a range of Healthcare Professionals across the cancer pathway.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Build effective relationships with Primary Care Networks and public health stakeholders to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people to build and sustain positive relationships across public, private, community and voluntary sectors.
• Develop links and relationships with a wide range of partners from various sectors to help raise awareness of the GLM cancer service.
• Information and data collection for project monitoring and evaluation as required by Macmillan and Green Lane Masjid.
• Promote and publicise the Macmillan GLM Cancer project in collaboration with partners.
• Ensure the project is delivered as required by Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Share best practices and encourage partners to adopt quality improvement interventions.
• Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events to enhance knowledge of interventions to improve cancer outcomes.
• Work in partnership with primary and secondary care partners to support and promote effective ways of working across the cancer pathway.
• Provide monthly progress reports against agreed operational plans and performance measures.
• Manage the project in the final stages, working on an effective exit strategy and securing funding.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Knowledge and experience of the community’s needs to provide accessible, culturally sensitive support for people living with cancer.
• Experience of working within the voluntary and community sector and successfully collaborating with external agencies.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on significant budgets, KPIs and timescales.
• Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by cancer.
• Flexible attitude to working and accurate written communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
• Experience planning and delivering training and educational workshops.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping.
• Educated to degree level with a driving licence and access to own car.

BENEFITS:

• 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Additional days off for Eid.
• Discounts on GLM educational courses.
• Free Madrasah places for your children.
• Continuous professional development tailored to your role.
• Shariah-compliant pension offered.
• Volunteering options for employees.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities. Applications for this role will be accepted until Friday 12th December 2025.