Administrator

at  Cancer Research UK

AT CANCER RESEARCH UK, WE EXIST TO BEAT CANCER.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
The Chief Operating Office is at the heart of engaging and inspiring Cancer Research UK’s people by delivering operational transformation and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive and agile organisation. We aim to become the hub for operational management ensuring we govern, prioritise, and are effective and efficient in all we do.
Our Health & Safety team is crucial to this mission by creating a safe and healthy environment for our staff and volunteers. With a presence spanning over 600 stores, 40 superstores, 4 distribution hubs, online marketplaces, 4 scientific research institutes (laboratories), and 2 head offices across the UK, the team provides expert health, safety, and wellbeing support. They ensure compliance with regulations and best practices while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
We are seeking an Administrator to play a key role in supporting the Health & Safety team’s operations, systems, and processes. In this role, you will help streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and support the organisation in meeting its statutory health and safety responsibilities. You will also have the chance to contribute to process improvements and really make the role your own.
If you are an experienced and well-organised administrator who thrives at coordinating a range of projects and priorities in large organisations, we’d love for you to join our mission.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED?

• Experienced Administrator with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (strong Excel desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in writing, face-to-face and by telephone with a wide-ranging audience to build good relationships.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise your workload while coordinating multiple projects, conflicting priorities, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute towards the team’s collective success.
• Either immediately available or on one month’s notice or less.
• An understanding of health and safety and experience working in this area is desirable, but not essential meaning we welcome applicants without this experience.
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details