Programme Administrator

Overview

Programme Administrator role at Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

Role details

  • Role: Programme Administrator
  • Organisation: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
  • Salary: £32,000-£35,500 + benefits
  • Reports to: Programme Lead (Evidence and Implementation Operations)
  • Grade: P1
  • Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
  • Location: Home-based UK
  • 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.
  • Closing date: 09 September 2025, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with an exercise.

Interview date: From the week commencing 15 September 2025.

How to 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, fully complete the work history section of the online application form so we can assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day and are looking for someone talented who wants to develop their skills further, someone like you.

The Health Systems Engagement (HSE) team is part of our Evidence & Implementation (E&I) department within the Policy, Information & Communications directorate. The E&I department drives impact for people affected by cancer by placing evidence at the heart of the charity’s work. The HSE team collaborates with external stakeholders to design and deliver education, engagement, and products to drive uptake of innovation and reduce cancer inequalities.

As a Programme Administrator, you will play an integral role in coordinating and delivering activities across the HSE team and the wider department. You will provide administrative and logistical support, help keep operations running smoothly, organise meetings and events, manage documentation and file-sharing systems, support internal communications, coordinate grant applications, and ensure compliance. You will collaborate with diverse internal teams and external stakeholders while contributing to the continuous improvement of our operational systems.

If you are an experienced Administrator from a research or health background with strong organisational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, we’d love for you to join our mission.

What are you looking for?

  • Administrative background with experience providing administrative support and record keeping in health and/or research environments.
  • Accurate and efficient data entry and record keeping with high attention to detail and Microsoft proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of administrative financial processes (such as research grant applications and administration, raising requisitions, and tracking spend).
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple tasks, meetings, events, and diaries to deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to:
    • Network across the organisation and build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Collaborate as part of a team to deliver outcomes
    • Communicate effectively in writing and in person with a wide audience
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach to driving process improvements and resolving challenges.
  • An understanding of the importance of scientific collaboration and the impact of Health Systems Engagement and Evidence & Implementation in Cancer Research UK’s work.

Our values

  • 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 embody these values and drive progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you’re interested but unsure if you have the right skills, we’d still love to hear from you.

What you will gain

We offer a working environment that supports wellbeing and provides a generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools. Our policies enable you to improve work-life balance and achieve wellbeing goals. Explore our benefits on our careers page.

Additional information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. For updates on our work and careers, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone belongs and can participate in the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

We are unable to recruit anyone under 18.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Non-profit Organizations
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