Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Manager

The Macmillan Cancer Support Manager is responsible for developing, leading and managing comprehensive, high-quality cancer information and support services both within the centre and in the community. This role involves professional leadership, service evaluation, volunteer coordination, financial oversight, and ensuring equitable access to services. The postholder will act as a role model and expert resource, promoting excellence in personalised cancer care, aligned with Macmillan Cancer Support values, the NHS Cancer Plan, and regional and local priorities.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Education & Qualifications

Desirable: - oAdvanced communication skills training; - oTeaching or mentorship qualification; - oAccredited qualification in counselling/complementary/creative therapies

Knowledge

Essential: - oIn-depth knowledge of cancer information and support needs; - oKnowledge of the national cancer agenda and local priorities

Desirable: - oUnderstanding of relevant frameworks (e.g. ACCEND)

Experience

Desirable: - oExperience of health education/promotion; - oPrevious experience in a senior NHS or health sector role

Skills and Abilities

Desirable: - oAbility to manage budgets and resources