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Executive Assistant to the Director

The University of Manchester - CRUK National Biomarker Centre

Location: Manchester
Salary: £32,000 to £36,000
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 10th July 2025
Closes: 27th July 2025
Job Ref: NBC/25/42

The Centre will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre and become an integral part of the Director’s office.  

Are you an agile and proactive multitasker who thrives in a busy and vibrant environment? Do you take pride in keeping things running smoothly? Are you looking for a demanding and rewarding role, and being a valued member in the Centre with over 100 scientists, students, operational and technical staff who are committed to scientific excellence and accelerating progress for cancer patients? 

As the Executive Assistant to the Director of the CRUK National Biomarker Centre, you'll be at the heart of the Centre’s operations, ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Director’s Office as well as supporting the Centre’s wider administrative operations.  Your duties will be varied, ranging from managing the Director’s dynamic diary and inbox, arranging meetings and travel to assisting with arranging visits to the Centre. You will be the go-to person who keeps things on track. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will make you an invaluable asset. You will have the ability to remain calm in a busy office with rapid demands and become an NBC ambassador to maintain and enhance our international reputation.

About you:

You should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have equivalent relevant work experience along with:

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication abilities, both written and verbal along with proof reading skills and strong attention to detail. o You will be able to creatively solve problems and address any issues o Proficiency in Microsoft Office and calendar management tools.
  • A friendly and approachable demeanor, even under pressure.
  • Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Experience of working within an academic, clinical or scientific environment is desirable but not essential.

Why choose Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre?

The Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre (https://cruknbc.org/) is a leading and highly specialised translational research centre within The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. . In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the state-of-the-art Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in South Manchester (www.christie.nhs.uk), one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

How to apply?

For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Ekram Aidaros-Talbot: Ekram.aidaros-talbot@cruk.manchester.ac.uk 

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