RESEARCH PROGRAMME MANAGER (CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S CANCERS)

£46,000 - £54,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Strategic Lead
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract or Secondment Opportunity
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: 09 March 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: 1 stage interview process – competency based interview.
Interview date: 19/20 March 2025

AT CANCER RESEARCH UK, WE EXIST TO BEAT CANCER.

Cancer Research UK are looking for a Research Programme Manager to join our Children’s and Young People’s Cancer team
Cancers affecting children and young people is a priority area for Cancer Research UK with a dedicated strategy to address the unique challenges holding back progress. The Children’s and Young People’s team is responsible for developing and driving this strategy, and it’s an exciting time of growth as we increase our ambition and drive transformational change for children and young people affected by cancer.
The Research Programme Manager will be responsible for a range of activities within the team, including – delivering a programme of initiatives, building and managing key stakeholder relationships, and developing and driving new strategies and opportunities. This role will be instrumental in working cross organisationally to drive forward our developing policy work, performing a portfolio analysis, and supporting our communications, marketing and events activities.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

• Strong science background in a relevant subject, equivalent work experience.
• Significant research or research-related experience, for example in an academic, NHS, industrial research and/or research funding/management.
• Demonstrable understanding of the research landscape, its challenges and opportunities.
• Experience of developing and delivering strategies, ability to spot opportunities and translate these into operational plans, thinking beyond the immediate issue to look at broader topics or themes.
• Proven ability of planning, managing and delivering projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, showing adaptability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all levels of seniority.
• Ability to influence effectively at all levels; judging situations and acting diplomatically, as required.
• A commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate to great effect
• Comfortable with building something new and an ability to manage ambiguity
• Takes the initiative and sees projects through to completion, driving excellent standards.
• Able to work well independently and with minimal supervision. Good judgement on when and how to involve key stakeholders in issues
• Willingness to travel within the UK, and internationally, as required
  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.