Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Early Diagnosis Programme Manager

at Bowel Cancer Uk

🏢 About Bowel Cancer Uk

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, awareness, and support. They uniquely combine scientific research with community-focused programmes like Bowel Towns, directly impacting early diagnosis rates. Working here means contributing to tangible health outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on reducing health inequalities.

About This Role

This Senior Programme Manager leads strategic awareness and engagement initiatives across the UK, with specific focus on developing the new Bowel Towns programme and creating a regional plan for Northern Ireland. The role directly impacts early cancer diagnosis rates by managing multidisciplinary teams and building partnerships that empower communities and improve health outcomes.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves virtual team meetings to coordinate programme delivery across regions, developing partnership strategies with healthcare organizations in Northern Ireland, analyzing programme data to ensure evidence-based approaches, and collaborating with the Head of Services to align early diagnosis initiatives with broader organizational goals. Remote work requires strong self-management while maintaining team cohesion and stakeholder relationships across locations.

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🎯 Who Bowel Cancer Uk Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of programme management experience in health/charity sectors with demonstrated success in strategic planning and operational delivery
  • Proven ability to build and manage high-impact partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and regional stakeholders
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in remote settings with strong skills in stakeholder engagement and safeguarding vulnerable populations
  • Demonstrates understanding of health inequalities and regional healthcare systems, particularly in Northern Ireland context

📝 Tips for Applying to Bowel Cancer Uk

1

Quantify your programme management impact using metrics like 'increased awareness by X%' or 'expanded reach to Y communities' rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Explicitly mention experience with regional health initiatives or Northern Ireland's healthcare system if applicable, as this is a key component of the role

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Highlight any experience with community-based health programmes or cancer awareness campaigns, even if not bowel cancer specific

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Demonstrate understanding of Bowel Cancer UK's specific programmes by referencing Bowel Towns or their awareness campaigns in your application

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Address your remote team management experience and how you ensure effective collaboration across disciplines in distributed settings

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your strategic approach to developing regional health programmes, specifically for Northern Ireland', 'Examples of successful partnership development with healthcare providers or community organizations', 'Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in health/charity settings and achieving measurable outcomes', "Understanding of Bowel Cancer UK's mission and how your skills align with their Bowel Towns and awareness programmes"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Bowel Cancer UK's current Bowel Towns programme locations and impact reports
  • → Northern Ireland's cancer strategy and early diagnosis statistics compared to other UK regions
  • → The charity's recent awareness campaigns and research publications
  • → Health inequalities in bowel cancer diagnosis across different UK communities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop and implement a regional awareness plan for Northern Ireland considering its unique healthcare landscape?
2 Describe your experience managing remote, multidisciplinary teams and ensuring programme delivery across different locations
3 What strategies would you use to build partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance early diagnosis?
4 How do you ensure programmes remain evidence-based and inclusive while meeting ambitious awareness targets?
5 Can you provide an example of a health programme you managed that improved early detection or community empowerment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't reference Bowel Cancer UK's specific programmes or mission
  • Focusing only on operational management without demonstrating strategic leadership capabilities
  • Failing to address the Northern Ireland regional focus or understanding of regional healthcare systems

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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