Project Support Officer (ECMC)
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ECMC Project Support Officer
27000 - 32000 plus benefits
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 nations. The 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 will be the first point of contact for ECMC Centres and 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 dont need a science background to thrive in this role were looking for a proactive can-do individual eager to grow their admin comms project management and coordination return youll 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. Youll 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 Networks 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
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
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 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.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at .
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.
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