Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) to Oct 2011
Manchester-based (with extensive travel within patch)
£35,000 pa + Benefits + Car

Do you have a passion for community development and experience of working with partner organisations to create services? Can you also offer a developed understanding of the health and social care sector and of the needs of people affected by cancer?

All over the UK, our services offer a vital support network and are a force for positive change. Working with partner organisations, Macmillan Solutions will coordinate practical, emotional and financial solutions for people affected by cancer.

As part of that larger strategy, we need you to lead the successful implementation of the Macmillan Solutions project across our pilot site in Manchester.

Working with a diverse network of people affected by cancer, local community groups and those involved in health and social care provision, you'll drive the recruitment, training and support of volunteers, our positive engagement with partner organisations, and the mobilisation of local communities. In addition to your pivotal contribution in developing capacity and infrastructure to deliver our strategic objectives, your management and support of the local team will enable them to maximise their personal and collective contributions to the same end. And, of course, you'll ensure we achieve all this within our financial resources and to meet the individual needs of people affected by cancer.

As an experienced strategic project manager, you are collaborative in approach but confident in working independently. Your track record demonstrates the ability to engage with and mobilise local communities and to build effective relationships between groups and organisations and you adopt an inclusive approach that supports a non-directive and participative way of working in partnership.

We know that you'll see your reward in the quality of the outcomes you achieve - both your own and that of the team - and because we feel the same, we commit to actively developing you within the role and offer excellent benefits including BUPA, life assurance, pension, childcare vouchers, generous annual leave and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2010
Interview Dates: 24 Nov 2010 (venue to be confirmed)

For more information and to apply for the role, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/jobs