£37,000 - £41,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Research Programme Manager
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 27July 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact
[email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is
not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency Based Interview
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We have an exciting opportunity for a research professional to lead on all operational activities supporting the high-profile International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) £50m virtual institute convened by CRUK to enable collaboration between six world-leading research universities in the USA, UK and Europe to drive forward the field of cancer early detection, including supporting research community-building, research management, evaluation, and communications (major projects can be tailored to suit the post-holder’s skills and interests)
In this varied role you will use your knowledge of the biomedical research and funding landscape along with your project management and stakeholder management skills to build and maintain effective relationships with key senior stakeholders in the Alliance, as well as drive development and delivery of collaborative initiatives for the Alliance, developing and implementing new mechanisms for facilitating collaboration between ACED researchers, both virtually and in-person; contribute to building a community and establishing new research partnerships.
Although this is an operational role, you will work closely with the ACED programme Manager and Head of Early Detection on strategic initiatives as well as governance and partnership management, so it’s a great opportunity to develop and broaden your skill set.
What will I be doing?
- Working closely with the ACED Programme Manager and Head of Early Detection, support vital aspects of the Alliance, including grants management and funding scheme setup, budget oversight and central administration tasks.
- Work with key internal CRUK stakeholders across and beyond R&I (including Grants Management, Strategic Partnerships, Research Brand and Comms, Legal, Patient Involvement etc.) to project manage processes key to the operational success of the Alliance.
- Devise and deliver new solutions to ensure that Alliance members are aware of research capabilities and resources across the Alliance, helping to form new connections and collaborations between ACED members and maximising possibility of effective collaborative research between sites through virtual and in-person initiatives (e.g. networking events, working groups, virtual tools to link researchers with complementary interests etc.)
- Work with the ACED Programme Manager, other key CRUK stakeholders and the Alliance Executive Board to develop, oversee and project manage the review process for the Alliance.
- Work with the relevant external and internal stakeholders to develop communications plans and platforms to ensure effective dissemination of knowledge and opportunities, across and beyond the Alliance.
- Work with CRUK and ACED member centre communications and events teams to support the delivery of scientific and other events, e.g. Alliance scientific symposia and networking events.
What are you looking for?
- Relevant experience of working in a research-related setting (either academic or industry)
- Sound understanding of the biomedical research and funding landscape (via academic achievements or through work experience)
- Proven track record of leading, collaborating on and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects successfully
- Relevant experience of working with, coordinating and influencing senior researchers
- Proven ability to form strong, positive collaborative relationships at all levels of seniority
- Knowledge of cancer research generally, or early detection specifically would be beneficial but isn’t essential
- Experience of managing collaborative multi-institutional and/or multinational projects would be beneficial but isn’t essential
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at
[email protected].
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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact
[email protected] or
020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
