Senior Programme Manager

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2028.

The Centre amalgamates cancer research in Cambridge and comprises of over 1,200 members and 200 research groups drawn from over 34 departments, institutes and units across all six schools of the University and affiliated NHS Trust Hospitals. 

The mission of the Centre is to end death and disease caused by cancer through research, treatment and education.

The Centre combines world-class science and technology with excellent patient care to pioneer new ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. Research is aligned to eight cross-disciplinary programmes, five virtual institutes and three affiliated physical institutes, all aligned to achieve the following four key strategic objectives:

1. Conduct impactful interdisciplinary cancer research
2. Adopt a proactive approach to cancer
3. Develop the cancer leaders of tomorrow
4. Partner with patients and the public

Each Centre programme and institute is typically led by two senior academic Programme Leads and supported by a Programme Manager.

In response to the growth of the Centre we now have an opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager who will provide strategic oversight of multiple research programmes, lead a portfolio of high-impact initiatives central to the Centre's mission, assume line management responsibilities and support the Centre Science Operations Manager. 

The post offers an opportunity for a versatile and multi-skilled programme manager, with established line management experience, who is wanting to move into a more strategic role. 

Candidates are expected to have a science degree, research experience and a proven track record of extensive programme management, preferably in cancer research.

Fixed term: This is a fixed term role until the end of March 2028

For informal enquiries please contact Karen Barker: karen.barker@cruk.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

Please quote reference RD47885 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.

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