• Provide efficient and effective support on a large and complex cross organisation programme.

• Schedule and manage meetings,organiseand prepare workshops.

• Facilitate day to day project activities ensuring effective collaboration and planning.

• Support in managing key programme artifacts including reporting and RAID logs.

• Manage escalations appropriately to ensure decisions are made by theappropriate representativesbased on evidence, considering risks, costs,benefitsand options.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting and tracking external and internal project resources, providing regular reporting on project cost,benefitsand status.

• Ensure communication and critical reporting is provided on schedule and toa high levelof quality.

• Support team withidentifying,measuringand tracking progress and benefits throughout the initiative.

• Lead small pieces of work to support the delivery of the project/programme asrequired

What skillswill I need?

• Suitable experience in using Microsoft Office and planning and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Mural)

• Experienced in using communication tools and techniques that articulate and present information clearly (e.g. PowerPoint).

• Experienced in managing project and programme artifacts, including risk and decision logs, planning and reporting documents and budgets.

• Good communicationskills and confidence in acting as the central contact point, responding to routine enquiries inan appropriate manner, redirecting complex enquiries where necessary.

• Ability to build relationships at all levels and influence whererequired

• Strong time and people management skills, able to juggle multiple projects,deadlinesand stakeholders simultaneously

• Ability to organise and manage own workload consistently, seeking guidance from colleagues when needed.
  

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition,courageand determination  

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism   

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people  

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’relooking 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.

Ifyou’reinterested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills andexperiencewe’dstill love to hear from you.

Internal eligibility criteria 

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. 
 

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: 

• Completed their getting started period 

• Discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager  

• Been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) 
  

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. 

 
For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse. 

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 visitingourcareers web page