Programme Administrator
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PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR CDD (CENTRE FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT)
23000 - 27500 plus benefits
Reports to: Personal Assistant
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 in the office)
Closing date: 29 August 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 oras 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: Competency based interview via Teams tasks relating to MS Office
Interview date: W/C 08 September
At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer.
We have an opportunity for a proactive diligent and organised individual to join us as Programme Administrator within The Cancer Research UK Centre for Drug Development (CDD)
CDD is the worlds only charity-funded drug development facility. Our pioneering research is driven purely by the goal to see scientific breakthroughs bring benefits to patients sooner. CDD is the sponsor of early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents. Our broad portfolio rivals that of a medium-sized pharmaceutical company spanning antibodies cell therapies vaccines drug conjugates and small molecules making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in.
It is an exciting time for CDD as were expanding our teams to move forward with an ambitious new strategy to maximise the impact of our research to benefit patients. Several teams are hiring new roles to make this new strategy a reality expanding the size of our project portfolio and bringing in new skills as we work more internationally.
In this busy role you will provide support to two Head functions and work alongside the wider CDD team to create an efficient comprehensive and proactive admin support function. Youll bring with you experience in minute taking and diary management and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that provides you with opportunity to get involved in various return youll have the opportunity to work alongside some of CRUKs sharpest minds and be privy to the life changing research that bring benefit to patients sooner.
What will I be doing
Supporting the Head of Study Project & Portfolio Management and the Head of Clinical Operations and Data Management in tracking overall team functional goals.
To provide administrative support to both teams through providing the secretariat for internal and external meetings maintaining records and by documenting meeting minutes and their associated actions.
General support including undertaking finance for the Centre for Drug Development (CDD) when required.
What are you looking for
Excellent minute taking skills
Excellent diary management skills
Knowledge of finance administration (e.g. raising POs invoicing)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint and Teams
Experience of working within an administrative capacity for a team
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent planning and organisational ability prioritising conflicting demands and working to deadlines.
Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across the charity building an understanding of how different teams function
Proactivity and self-motivation
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
Were 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 youre interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience wed 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 our careers 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 wont 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.
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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 or 0as 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
