Macmillan Administration & Project Support Officer
Closing date: 06 July 2026
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 role supports the transition from scoping to delivery of a community-based, person-centred cancer support model. Working closely with the Macmillan Project Manager, the postholder will coordinate and deliver the programme, collaborating with primary care, cancer services, community organisations and third sector partners. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to service development, stakeholder engagement and evaluation, supporting the growth and sustainability of the ICJ model.
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.
Other requirements
- Travel within Cardiff and Vale, and possibly further afield on a regular basis.
- Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards proficient Welsh.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Degree plus a post graduate diploma or equivalent experience.
- Project management training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Prince 2 or similar Project Management Qualification.
Skills and Attributes
- Developing and monitoring complex project plans.
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of problem solving.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI.
Experience
- Experience in use of MS Office software.
- Experience of maintaining and developing databases.
- Experience of working within the community within the NHS.
- Experience of analysing and presenting information.
- Experience of working on a project.
- Experience of successful implementation of a new system/way of working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Base to be determined upon commencement.
Primary, Community & Intermediate Care North and West Cardiff Locality Offices
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