Research Strategy and Committees Manager (Maternity Cover)

The Institute Of Cancer Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cancer Research is seeking a Research Strategy and Committees Manager to provide maternity cover. The role requires a PhD in biomedical sciences and involves supporting critical research committees. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality committee and secretariat support.
• Interest in strategy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretariat support for key strategic Research Committees.
• Work closely with academic, clinical, and professional services colleagues.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

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Key Information

Salary: £51,500

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months (maternity cover)

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea, with some travel to Sutton. This role is eligible for hybrid working.

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced professional with wide-ranging secretariat and project management skills is required to provide maternity cover for the role of Research Strategy and Committees Manager. With a PhD in biomedical sciences, or equivalent knowledge and experience, you will play a critical role in providing senior-level secretariat support for critical research committees, including the Research Strategy Board, Research Infrastructure Committee (RICe) and the Scientific Advisory Board.
You will be based in the Research Services directorate but will work closely with academic, clinical, and professional services colleagues throughout the ICR and at our hospital partner, the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading cancer research organisations, overseeing a wide-ranging 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 [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

Provision of excellent secretariat support for key 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 interest in strategy development and implementation.

You will be able to work on your initiative and flexibly. Enthusiasm, dedication to the ICR's values and a passion for our mission are essential qualities for any successful candidate.

Please refer to the job description for the full person specification for this role.

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 function 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.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Emma Pendleton via Email [email protected]

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.