Job Description

ECMC Project Support Officer

£27,000 - £32,000plusbenefits

Reports to:ECMC Programme Office Lead

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)

Closing date: Friday 17th May 23:55pm

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 including task.

Interview date: Approximately w/c 27th April

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We have an opportunity for a proactive, diligent and ambitious Project Support officer, to join our Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) team, to support the delivery of key projects across the strategic pillars of the ECMC Programme Office.

About the team

Here at Cancer Research UK, our understanding of cancer is increasing at a faster pace than ever before, and more people are surviving thanks to the work we do. Every day we achieve extraordinary things by being innovative, imaginative, and bold in our work.

The Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) Network is a UK wide network of centres that conduct early phase trials and associated translational research and is co-funded by CRUK, DHSC, the Little Princess Trust and the health departments of the devolved nationsThe Programme Office is housed by CRUK and supports the network in a variety of ways. You can learn more about the network and the Programme Office here

The ECMC network is made up of 17 adult centres and 12 paediatric locations across the UK. Each ECMC has unique and world leading expertise within early phase clinical research. Collaboration across the ECMC network gives us the edge in generating new treatments for cancer.

In this role you willbe the first point of contact for ECMC Centresand other stakeholders, liaising with the wider programme office and CRUK representatives to ensure the smooth running of the operational, financial, logistical and administrative functions of the network.

You don’t need a science background to thrive in this role — we’re looking for a proactive, can-do individual eager to grow their admin, comms, project management and coordination skills. In return, you’ll step into a dynamic position working across stakeholders to support a multitude of projects and tasks — from research nurses to patient reps and funding bodies — gaining hands-on experience in partnerships, communication, and everything in between.You’ll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating Cancer as you.

What will I be doing?

• Providing operational support for the ECMC Programme Office and all aspects of the Network’s administration, including

• Drafting and formatting correspondence, minutes, reports, slides, presentations etc

• Maintaining an accessible filing system

• Supporting communication across the network by acting as the central contact point,  responding to routine enquiries and redirecting complex enquiries where necessary

• Supporting maintenance of communication channels, such as LinkedIn, ECMC webpages, newsletters and resources as required

• Engaging with stakeholders including pharma companies and ECMC centres to support clinical research opportunities within the network

• Managing and maintaining processes and systems, ensuring Programme Office-wide implementation

• Supporting the Programme Office in the organisation, running and attendance of internal and external  meetings and conferences (including Annual Network Meeting with 200 delegates),including sourcing venues, catering, registration, travel, accommodation, communication with speakers and delegates, virtual meeting requirements and on the day support

• Financial administration tasks such as processing invoices and expenses

What are we looking for?

• Experience of providing administrative support, versed in using tools like Microsoft teams, Outlook, Excel, Mural and PowerPoint.

• Good communication skills and confidence in acting as the central contact point, responding to routine enquiries in an appropriate manner, redirecting complex enquiries where necessary

• Good relationship building and management skills to maintain relationships with companies, patients, and ECMC network members

• Experience in supporting the running of large, virtual and in-person meetings

• Outstanding time and people management skills, able to juggle multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously

• Experience of managing NDAs and sensitive communications appropriately

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 experiencewe’d still love to hear from you.

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 visiting ourcareers web page

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk  

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.