Logistics Coordinator

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator to support our Facilities and Operations Team at Babraham Research Campus. The role is on-site, full-time (35 hours per week), permanent, with responsibilities for courier management and logistics coordination across locations.

You will manage daily shipments, build relationships with couriers and third-party providers, and help document processes to secure efficient, cost-effective logistics for our scientific work.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent, or substantial hands-on experience in a logistics environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Flexible approach to supporting multiple locations/buildings (on a single site).
• Collaborative mentality with the ability to work independently where needed.
• Experience of providing high-level support to multiple staff in a multi-disciplinary scientific environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Facilities Helpdesk tickets and triage and resolve logistics-related issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for inbound/outbound couriers, supporting staff with payment and paperwork.
• Arrange courier shipments between CRH sites and external partners/suppliers.
• Ensure logistics processes are documented and guidance documents are available for staff.
• Build relationships with third-party logistics providers and review the market for best value.
• Support contracts with couriers with TI Commercial team where appropriate.
• Provide cover and ad hoc support for other facilities team members as required.
• Keep up to date with shipping guidance and undertake any necessary training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Communication

Education

A level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LogisticsCoordinator

£25,000 - £30,000plusbenefits

Reports to

Head of Facilities(TI)

Directorate

Research & Innovation

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time35 hours per week

Location

On-site 5 days per week at ourBabrahamResearch CampusLabs in Cambridge

Closing date

6th September 23:55pm

Recruitment process

Initial phone screen followed by competency-based interviewface-to-face at our Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge.

Interview date

Phone screens will take place from 14th September with formal Interviews being heldon the24thand 25thSeptember 2026.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKis not able tooffer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised LogisticsCoordinatorto supportour Facilitiesand Operations Team, ensuringasmooth and efficientlogisticsprocessacross all locations on the BabrahamResearchcampusin Cambridge.

In this role, you will be central to keeping our operations running seamlessly by managing daily courier activity,maintainingkey relationships, and providinghands‑onsupport to colleagues across the organisation.

As the primary point of contact for all inbound and outbound couriers, you will coordinate shipments, resolve queries, and ensuretimelyandaccuratemovement of materials.

You will also build strong relationships withthird‑partylogisticsproviders and stay informed about the market to help us secure the best value and service. Maintainingaccurateprocess documentation and supporting the review oflogisticscontracts with Operations colleagues will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

This is a fullyon‑siterole, with the post holder working across all CRH locations on the Babraham campus, including the Jonas Webb and Bennet Buildings. If you thrive in acoordination‑focusedenvironment, enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, and want to play a vital role in supporting scientific work,we’dlove to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Monitor CRH Facilities Helpdesk tickets andreview, triage and resolvewhere possiblethose relating tologistics.
• Act asthemain point of contactforallinbound and outbound couriers,supporting staff withpayment andpaperwork,and troubleshootingissues with shipmentsasrequired.
• Arrange courier shipments between CRH sites and to external partners/suppliers asrequired.
• Work withOperations Team Leadershipto ensure alllogisticsprocesses are clearly documentedand that relevant guidance documents are available for staff.
• Ensure all documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
• Build effective relationships with third partylogisticsproviders and regularly review the market to ensure best value.
• Work with colleagues in the TI Commercial team toimplement andmaintaincontracts with Couriers whereappropriate.
• Support Facilities Team members with daily tasks including managing deliveries and restocking consumableswhererequired.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry and regulatory shipping guidanceand undertakeanynecessary trainingasrequired.
• Provide coverand Ad hoc supportforother membersand areasof the facilities team asrequired.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to A level or equivalentin a relevant discipline, or able todemonstratesubstantialhands‑onexperience withina logisticsenvironment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook,PowerPointand Teams.
• Point of contact for incomingand outgoingdeliveries
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A flexible approach toprovidingsupport, including workingacrossdifferent locations/ buildings (on a single site)
• A collaborative mentality with the ability to work independentlywhere needed.
• Experienceof providing high level support to multiple members of staff ideally in a multi-disciplinaryscientificenvironment.
• Ability tomanagemultiple responsibilities and taskseffectively and efficientlyundertight deadlines.

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

Bold:** **Act with ambition,courageand determination

Credible:** **Act with rigour and professionalism

Human : Act to have a positive impact on people

Together:** **Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’relooking 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.

Ifyou’reinterested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills andexperiencewe’dstill 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 and take positive steps in your career.

You can explore our benefits by visitingourcareers web page.

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.