TRUSTED RESEARCH PROGRAMME MANAGER
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Senior Manager (Intelligence Partnerships and Products)
Directorate: Policy, Information & Communications
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 01 November 2026 at 23:55
Recruitment Process: One competency-based interview.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
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. We're looking for a Trusted Research Programme Manager to help shape the future of secure, data-driven cancer research by leading the delivery and development of our Trusted Research Environment programme.
What will I be doing?
•Lead the delivery and continuous development of Cancer Research UK's Trusted Research Environment and wider secure data platform programme.
•Drive programme planning, governance and performance management, developing and tracking milestones, KPIs and resource requirements.
•Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiencies.
•Support researchers and projects through data access, approvals, onboarding and deployment processes.
•Build and manage relationships with researchers, NHS partners, industry representatives and commercial suppliers.
•Promote the benefits of secure research environments across the cancer research community.
What are we looking for?
•Experience managing health-related research programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
•Knowledge of working with sensitive health data and data governance frameworks.
•Experience developing and reporting on programme plans, milestones and KPIs.
•Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
•Experience supporting multi-institutional research projects.
•Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a changing environment.
What will I gain?
In return, you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. A flexible working culture is actively encouraged.
How do I apply?
An anonymised shortlisting process is operated as part of a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but they won't be viewed until interview stage; instead, applicants complete the work history section of the online application form alongside the application questions.
Applicants are asked to inform the recruitment team of any concerns or adjustments needed, via [email protected] or 020 3469 8400.
Recruitment is not possible for anyone below the age of 18, to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
