Project Manager

Royal College of Radiologists

Hours
35 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists, and a registered charity that educates and supports doctors throughout their careers. With over 14,000 members in the UK and internationally, together we’re contributing to the advancement of each new generation of doctors and helping to improve patients’ lives.

We require a broad range of skills and experience to deliver our strategic goal of increasing the clinical radiology and clinical oncology workforce, which will ultimately lead to improving imaging and cancer care services for all. If you’re inspired by our strategy and values and are passionate about helping us meet our ambitious goals in an environment that celebrates differences, values diversity, and recognizes that everyone here plays a role in the success of the College, then we encourage you to consider a career at the RCR.

About the role

Project Manager role will lead the planning and delivery of this work, which is set to transform how cancer teams work for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and other professionals involved in cancer care. This post holder will play a vital role in ensuring the success of this work, from planning and overseeing the delivery of the project, through to drafting a report on opportunities for MDT reform, which will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

Project Planning:

• Develop a detailed MDT reform project plan, which includes overarching objectives, key milestones, and reporting processes that will result in completion on time and within budget.
• Define and agree on project roles and responsibilities, making sure that contributors are clear on their expectations of them and ensuring a reasonable time if allowed for completion.
• Maintain and adjust the project plan as the project develops.
• Create, agree, and maintain a project risks/issues register for the project, keeping relevant colleagues informed of any significant changes

Project Management:

• Ensure the project is delivered on time and meets key milestones and goals set.
• Collaborate with RCR colleagues and Officers to ensure the project meets wider organisational objectives.
• Support the delivery of a large stakeholder event, ensuring attendees can meaningfully contribute, and content directly informs wider project objectives.
• Develop and write a report to be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care on opportunities to reform cancer MDTs.
• Develop an MDT Reform implementation plan, which may include piloting of novel approaches and approaches to sharing best practices.
• Convene effective stakeholder meetings that support the overall aims of the project.
• Build relevant relationships both externally and internally, which will support the success of the project.
• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and other RCR colleagues to draft impactful written materials that effectively detail recommendations for MDT reform.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to achieve consensus on priorities for MDT reform.

Communications:

• Work with internal colleagues to ensure the MDT Reform project is effectively communicated to members and Fellows.
• Support RCR Officers with effective briefing material ahead of project-related activities.
• Report on project progress to key collaborators, including Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS England, and the Department of Health and Social Care.
• Communicate effectively about the work with stakeholders from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, ensuring that this project is seen as highly relevant in all contexts.

Line Management:

• Supporting the Cancer MDT Reform Project Administrator to assist in wider project activity.
• Lead, motivate, performance manage, and develop the Project – MDT team in accordance with RCR policies and the Scheme of Financial, Contractual, and HR Delegation.
• Promote effective communication between members of the Project – MDT team of the wider Communications directorate and other relevant members of RCR staff and stakeholders.
• Manage records (attendance and absence) of direct reports using the RCR’s electronic HR system.

General:

• Maintain and manage records in accordance with the RCR’s data protection policy and guidance. 23. Maintain documentation on all activities carried out.
• Undertake such other duties appropriate to the level of the postholder’s qualifications and experience as may be required by the RCR from time to time.

Internal Working Relationships:

• Colleagues in External Affairs: line management, working collaboratively.
• President, Vice-President for Clinical Oncology and other RCR Officers: seeking their input on the project, providing project-related updates, and seeking approval for project outputs.
• Faculty Leadership Team meetings and other relevant RCR structures are seeking their input in the MDT reform project, presenting issues for discussion and seeking their agreement.
• Communications directorate colleagues are communicating to develop digital outputs, working collaboratively to ensure effective communication and involvement of RCR members, and communicating to social media audiences.
• Assorted colleagues across the RCR: advice about the development and delivery of the MDT reform project.

External Working Relationships:

• NHS England Cancer Programme and Department of Health and Social Care Cancer Policy Team: building trusting relationships to ensure the project proceeds smoothly.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: keeping updated with project progress and seeking input into project outputs.
• Other medical royal colleges, special interest groups and relevant health charities: sharing information, seeking input and achieving consensus.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong project planning and management experience.
• Experience in leading areas of work and getting results.
• Experience of working with senior leaders.
• Line management experience.
• Experience in organising events and large meetings.

Skills & Abilities:

• Accurate use and understanding of English.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders and partners at all levels.
• Familiarity with cancer care or health care more broadly
• Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work, knowing when to consult or involve others.
• High-level oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor to different audiences.
• Ability to report clearly on project progress.
• Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to equality and valuing diversity, and understanding of how this applies to the delivery of one's own area of work
• Commitment to the aims and charitable objectives of the RCR
• Self awareness
• Enthusiasm for learning and development, and taking on new tasks
• Committed to own continuing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level and equivalent, with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Interest-Free Season Ticket loan 
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Conditions of employment

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Please send an email to [email protected] with your CV and a 1-page cover letter, your Full Name, Role, and a completed Diversity Monitoring Form.
• If you consider yourself to have a disability and require a hard copy pack or a different format, for example, large print, please contact the HR team at [email protected]

Interviews

• Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 15th and 16th April 2026, and selection interviews are scheduled for 23rd and 24th April 2026.

Policies

Diversity means better ideas, better solutions, and more innovation. That’s why one of our key priorities is ensuring our workforce reflects our communities. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce and working environment for us all to enjoy, where everyone can bring their whole self to work to create change and reach new heights of creativity.

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