Governance & Committee Support Manager

About the Role

We are seeking two individuals with experience of committee support and working closely with Board/ Executive team members ideally in a science-based working environment. 

You will work closely with the Director of Research Services & Head of Governance in supporting the work of the ICR’s Boards and Committees across the different areas of the ICR (governance and research services). You will provide high-level secretariat support for boards and committees, in particular, to support the effective and efficient delivery of both general governance meetings and scientific meetings and lead on identifying and driving improved ways of working.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading cancer research organisations, overseeing a wide-ranging committee portfolio. Further information on the role, including benefits of working at the ICR and selection criteria, can be found in the job description.  

For informal discussions on the role, please contact emma.pendleton@icr.ac.uk   

Key Responsibilities

Provision of excellent secretariat support for key ICR Governance Committees, strategic Research Committees and the ICR’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biomedical sciences, or considerable equivalent knowledge and experience in a relevant setting. 
  
In addition to having excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, the successful candidate will have experience of providing high-quality committee and secretariat support and an ability to work independently and flexibly.

Enthusiasm, dedication to the ICR’s values and a passion for our mission are essential qualities for any successful candidate. 

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

Department/Directorate Information

The Research Services Directorate includes the Research Operations Unit, Strategic Grants, Policy and Partnerships and Core Research Facilities. The teams provide proactive research support to the research community including support for Faculty recruitment, research committees, research systems and information and grant coordination along with monitoring the UK research funding and policy landscape to ensure the ICR can respond to changes and opportunities. In addition the team is responsible for running key core research facilities.

The role of Research Services directorate is to create an efficient and effective research environment for the scientific community to flourish. 

Governance Teams at the ICR

Governance at the ICR covers the following areas:

• Support for the Board of Trustees and its main sub-committees including the Nomination Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Investments & Building Development Committee, Executive Board and Remuneration Committee in order to ensure timely and effective decision-making and that the ICR meets all relevant statutory obligations and the highest standards of external accountability and internal efficiency. 
• Support for the two main internal governance committees of the ICR, namely the Heads of Division (comprising all the Heads of Division at the ICR and the CEO) and the Management Committee (comprising all the Professional Services Directors of the ICR and academic representatives)
• Support for research strategy and oversight of research operations (including Research Strategy Board, Research Infrastructure Oversight Committee, HSE Committee)

For an informal discussion please contact Emma Pendleton emma.pendleton@icr.ac.uk 

Why work for us?

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