Macmillan Administration & Project Support Officer

Company: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Role Overview

In partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, we are recruiting a Macmillan Administration and Project Support Officer (Band 6) to support the implementation and delivery of the Improving my Cancer Journey (ICJ) service within the Primary, Community and Intermediate Care (PCIC) Directorate across Cardiff and the Vale. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next phase of ICJ, supporting the transition from scoping into delivery of a community‑based, person‑centred cancer support model. Working closely with the Macmillan Project Manager, the postholder will support the coordination and delivery of the programme, working collaboratively with primary care, cancer services, community organisations and third sector partners. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to service development, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation, supporting the ongoing growth and sustainability of the ICJ model. Welsh language skills are desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate delegated elements of the ICJ project, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timescales and quality standards.
  • Provide project and administrative support to the Macmillan Project Manager, applying appropriate project management approaches.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including primary care, cancer services, locality teams, community organisations and third sector partners.
  • Act as a central point of coordination for project activity, supporting communication and engagement, and representing the project at meetings as required.
  • Plan and support meetings and engagement activity, including agenda preparation, coordination of papers and follow‑up actions.
  • Monitor progress, risks and issues, taking corrective action or escalating as appropriate.
  • Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to support monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with information governance standards.

Organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:Name: Lindsay Anne RichardsJob title: Macmillan Project Manager/Programme LeadEmail: lindsay.richards2@wales.nhs.ukTelephone: 07701261989

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Posted: July 7th, 2026