Macmillan Project Manager

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed (15 months, 37.5 hours per week)

REPORTS TO: Welfare Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: 4

SALARY: £31, 000

LOCATION: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre

BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre 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.

1.  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 a vital part in overseeing and managing the project.

•  To work 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
to raise the profile of cancer, identify activities to help improve cancer screening uptake and
cancer care outcomes.

•  This role will support, educate and influence health systems to improve cancer services. The

role of the Project Manager will be focus on coordinating the project by managing and
supervising other team member, effective communication across levels and liaising with key
partners and stake holders in the wider health care system.

2.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

•  Build effective relationships with and actively engage with Primary Care Networks/ and public
health stakeholders to raise awareness of the importance of cancer prevention, early diagnosis
and screening and influence the content of delivery plans

•  Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective

and positive relationships across public, private, community and voluntary sectors, to develop
relationships, and joint working in support of the project

•  Develop links and relationships with a wide range of partners from across public, private and
third sector organisations, harnessing their commitment and support 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

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•  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 practice, tools and resources and encourage partners to adopt quality improvement

interventions that promote the prevention and earlier diagnosis agenda

•  Develop, plan and co-ordinate learning events to enhance knowledge of and interventions to
improve  cancer  outcomes  with  a  focus  on  prevention,  early  diagnosis,  screening  and
addressing health inequalities.

•  Work in partnership with primary and secondary care partners to support and promote more

effective ways of working across the cancer pathway.

•  Keep  up  to  date  with  Macmillan  and  GLM  policy,  evidence  and  NHS/  public  health  cancer

strategies

•  Work  flexibly  and  collaboratively  with  other  partners  to  support  delivery  assisting  in

engagements and developing resources, as required

•  Provide monthly progress reports against agreed operational plan and identified performance

measures, in addition to other data, intelligence and observations, as required

3.  PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

The right candidate for this role will have knowledge and experience of the community’s needs to
provide people living with cancer with accessible, culturally sensitive, empowering and holistic support
in the community. This person will be able to use what they know and learn to influence the provision
of better services and resources within the healthcare system. The project manager for this project
will be committed to the long-term success of the project and help to shape it using own initiative,
creativity and ideas.

Essential Experience:

•  Experience of working within the voluntary and community sector and able to successfully

collaborate, influence and build strong relationships with external agencies.

•  Experience in line management and supervision
•  Experience of monitoring and reporting on significant budgets, KPI’s and timescales
•  Ability to show empathy and understand the difficulties faced by people affected by cancer.
•  Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
•  Ability to prioritise own workload.
•  Ability to ask sensitively about information needs.
•  Flexible attitude to working.
•  Accurate written communication of information.
•  Knowledge of relevant cancer treatments, interventions and terminology.
•  Experience planning and delivering training and educational workshops.
•  Experience of engagement and stakeholder management
•  Experience of partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence and develop sustainable

change

•  Experience of working directly in a health promotion role, adult health and social care,

learning support or public health / health improvement

Essential Skills:

•  GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
•  NVQ4 or NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through

short courses.

•  Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
•  Managing sensitive information and following GDPR procedures.
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•  Ability to manage workload and remain calm when under pressure.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

•  Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and

environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families, and carers.

Interpersonal and communication skills

•  Good IT Skills especially in creating and manipulating spreadsheets
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•  Ability to manage workload and remain calm when under pressure
•  Strong ability to make decisions and to work on own initiative
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IT literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Internet and data entry)

•  Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
•  Acts in a mature manner – both personally and professionally.
•  Able to travel to different locations for meetings, training and events.
•  Ability to work within a team.
•  Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion
•  Ability to shape your approach and tailor the use of different tools to different audience’s

needs, including digital technologies

•  Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record

keeping.

•  Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs

Desirable:

•  Educated to degree level
•  Driving licence and access to own car.
•  Prevision experience of working in a clinical setting
•  Able to speaks one or more language
•  Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development
•  Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses.

BENEFITS:

•  Enjoy 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.
•  Conducive working religious environment.
•  Shariah-compliant pension offered.
•  Bright Exchange discounts available.
•  Volunteering options for employees.
•  Relevant training, as applicable to the role.

DISCLAIMER:

This  job  description  is  only  a  summary  of  the  typical  functions  of  the  job,  it  is  not  an
exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due to
the nature of the role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from
those  outlined  in  the  job  description.  Other  duties,  as  assigned,  might be part  of the job.
Ultimately, all post holders at Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to be
working to the best of their abilities seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

Applications for this role will be accepted until Friday 12th December 2025

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to HR@greenlanemasjid.org