PROJECT MANAGER (ACED EARLY DETECTION)

£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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk 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

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.

Please refer the Job description for details