Data Liaison Manager

CANCER RESEARCH UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Data Liaison Manager to lead data management efforts within the Cancer Intelligence Team. This role requires strong expertise in data protection, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the capability to implement effective data processes, all aiming to support impactful cancer research initiatives.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in handling complex data sets.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and patient confidentiality.
• Experience in implementing effective data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of data held by the Cancer Intelligence Team.
• Develop relationships with key health data providers.
• Manage data protection compliance and technical requirements.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

Data management

Influencer

Data security

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Staying engaged. Educating others. Evolving self-worth.

DATA LIAISON MANAGER

Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics)

Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract (Mat Cover)

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025, 23:55

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, Cancer Research UK is looking for a standout leader to join our Data and Informatics Team as Data Liaison Manager. Ready to make a difference?

In this integral role, you will lead on the management of data held by the Cancer Intelligence Team and support the generation of cancer intelligence and analytical outputs to drive impactful interventions.

As a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and the NHS, you will manage data access, our DPSt accreditation, data sharing and processing agreements, and ensure appropriate training is developed and delivered. You'll work closely with researchers, including professors at leading Universities, and drive forward the CRUK Trusted Research Programme, facilitating secure and compliant research projects. This pivotal role will improve access to critical external datasets for CRUK staff, and enhance internal data management across directorates. This Maternity cover role also has the potential to be extended.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and manage relationships with key providers of health and social care data across the UK to secure access to critical data. This includes: Public Health England, the Health and Social Care Information Centre, Public Health Wales, NHS Scotland's Information Services Division and the N. Ireland Cancer Registry.
• Lead the development and implementation of a UK-wide Cancer Data Trusted Research Environment
• Influence external stakeholders on the development of new and existing datasets to meet CRUK's analytical data requirements.
• Support requests for data - held by external bodies - by CRUK's Cancer Intelligence team and the wider Policy, Information & Communications directorate.
• Manage data protection compliance and other technical/governance requirements for data received by CRUK's Cancer Intelligence team
• Support the development of internal practices around the identification, capture and storing of data and intelligence from various sources
• Develop training for colleagues in the use of sensitive data and research data management.

What are we looking for?

• Excellent knowledge of GDPR, information governance, patient confidentiality and data security, particularly in relation to health (esp. cancer) data.
• Experience handling data applications and data management as well as working with complex data sets.
• Significant experience of implementing and embedding effective data management systems and processes.
• Experience of working across the research data pipeline, including the ingest of data, the creation of metadata, and dissemination of safe data.
• Strong influencer/negotiator with a track record of building collaborative relationships using diplomacy, tact and tenacity, including influencing senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the UK Data Landscape and UK Research/Health Environment (NHS/PHE).

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.