Translation & Impact Coordintor

Fixed-term: 31 March 2026. 

The Office of Translation and Impact is a new office being established at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge. The Institute is core-funded by Cancer Research UK and has state-of-the-art research facilities for 18 research groups to undertake world-class research into all aspects of cancer biology. 

A key strategic objective of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute is to build a community of translational and entrepreneurial minded academics, to maximise translation of discoveries into patient benefits. The Translation & Impact Coordinator will co-ordinate and oversee the administration operation of the department to ensure smooth running of departmental projects and activities. 

The key responsibilities of the role are: 

• Maintaining the website and SharePoint pages for the office.
• Booking travel, conferences and meetings.
• Coordinating training sessions, booking rooms, corresponding with delegates and preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Administering payment for patient advocates.
• Monitoring and categorising incoming emails.
• Collecting impact data.
• Signposting researchers to appropriate translational resources.
• Planning and managing events.

The role would suit an experienced administrator, with proven customer service skills, and a good working knowledge of software packages. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships with staff at all levels.  They will feel passionately about our mission to impact the lives of cancer patients, with a shared CRUK mission of increasing survivability to 3 in 4 by 2034.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Closing date: 8th June 2025 

Interview date: Week commencing 16th June 2025 

Please quote reference SW45924 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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