From £55,800 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
IT Project Manager/Portfolio Analyst
Anita Jena-Smol
28/Sept/2026 23.59 GMT
Details of the role: Working pattern: Monday – Friday. This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment
We offer a flexible working model, a hybrid of office (based in St Pancras, London) and home working. As this role is stakeholder facing, there will be an expectation to attend the office 3 times a week, or more, as required.
Salary: From £55,800 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
Application closing date: 28th of September 2026 at 23.59pm
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future.
The Information Technology Office (ITO) within The Francis Crick Institute is responsible for the implementation and operation of all IT functions which manage the running of the institute and enablement of science, along with the publication and library services provided to scientists.
Within ITO, the Design and Delivery team sits at the centre of Crick people, process and technology to ensure a portfolio of technology projects are scoped, designed and deployed in the best way to deliver business outcomes, in line with Crick Strategy.
You will be responsible for the management of a number of ITO projects across Science and Operations functions, leading on all aspects of the project lifecycle.
This delivery focused role will work across the Crick Science and Operations, to ensure timely implementation of technology outcomes.
This role suits a self-starter who can take ownership of multiple projects concurrently, identifying and unblocking issues as appropriate, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive the project forward.
Additionally, you will support the prioritisation, planning and tracking of a wider portfolio of projects within ITO, managed currently by other ITO team leads.
This involves gathering and analysing project information so that the status of the portfolio is transparent and any required interventions can be identified and actioned.
As an ITO Project Manager / Portfolio Analyst, you will be responsible for:
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Minimum Criteria*
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk
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What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
The Crick is a distinctive biomedical research institute. We’re committed to advancing, promoting, and sharing understanding of human health and disease. We do that by attracting talented and ambitious people from all disciplines and backgrounds and giving them the support and freedom they need to succeed.
Inside the Crick, you’ll discover scientists working to stretch the very limits of what we know about how life works. Their research holds the key to answering fundamental questions about human health and disease. Our bold and innovative research projects bring together scientists and technicians from all disciplines in the pursuit of discovery without boundaries.
With the support of our partners, we’re bridging the gap between discovery and application to help change lives for the better. And through our dynamic structure, we’re able to develop the science leaders of tomorrow.
That’s our bold idea, tell us yours.
Cover image taken at the Crick by Thomas Angus, Imperial College London.
