Events Officer

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Events Officer to join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful events. This role involves managing scientific conferences and a variety of international events, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong project management skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent communication abilities. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will directly support the fight against cancer and help shape the future of cancer research events.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Support for personal wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in a busy environment.
• Experience coordinating and delivering meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a range of international events.
• Manage a scientific conference from development to delivery.
• Lead on attendee management and event planning materials.

Skills

Project Management

Event Coordination

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 19, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

Reports to: Senior Events Manager (Cancer Grand Challenges)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

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

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

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.

Recruitment process: 2 stage process, competency-based questions + a task related to the role.

Interview date: 27/28 May 1st stage, 4 June 2nd Stage

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Grand Challenges are looking for a proactive and organised events professional to join the team, working closely with the Events Lead and the Operations Team to develop and deliver an ever-growing calendar of events and scientific meetings.

About the team

Cancer Grand Challenges is a global funding initiative founded in 2020 by the two largest funders of cancer research in the world: Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US ( www.cancergrandchallenges.org ).

Cancer Grand Challenges builds on the success of CRUK’s Grand Challenge that launched in 2015 – to date we have committed in excess of c$400m to fund 16 interdisciplinary teams, and our portfolio now includes over 1200 researchers and collaborators across 16 countries. We recently launched our fifth call for applications to address seven new challenges, and we are thinking about what the next decade for the initiative will look like. So, this is an exciting time to join the team.

In this varied role, you’ll support the delivery of conferences, such as our Future Leaders Conference held annually in Europe, specifically aimed at early careers researchers to aid with networking and careers advice. You’ll also support larger events such as CGC Sumit, our annual flagship event. This huge four-day event is used to review each of the funded teams’ progress towards solving their challenge The main summit consists of 2.5 days of programming with team presentations, keynote speakers and expert panel discussions.

As an Events Officer, you don’t need to come from a science background and we are open in terms of the types of events you have organised previously. As long as you come with strong project management experience and are used to a busy and fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

When you work at Cancer Grand Challenges, you’ll be employed by Cancer Research UK.

What will I be doing?

Support the team in delivering a range of international events;

Manage a scientific conference from development to delivery

Maintain and update the annual calendar of Cancer Grand Challenges events;

Manage the events inbox and reply to all queries in a timely and helpful manner;

Lead on attendee management, including tracking RSVPs, booking accommodation and managing queries;

Lead on the creation of materials for events planning, digital and printed content (non-scientific) and briefing and evaluations;

Manage all team processes relating to procurement of venues and suppliers for events including financial processing.

What are you looking for?

Experience of co-ordinating and delivering meetings/conferences;

Extremely well organised with the ability to co-ordinate multiple projects, conflicting priorities, working under pressure and to tight timescales;

Excellent attendee management, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage data from various sources;

Proactive in achieving results, capable of solving problems and responding positively to new opportunities and challenges;

Confident and practical attitude, with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and contribute towards the team’s collective success;

Excellent communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written to build good relationships with the internal and external stakeholders;

Strong negotiating and influencing skills to support the delivery of the project;

You may be required to travel and stay away from home (c3-5 times per year)

Physical activity is required to support with event set up

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.

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.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.