Portfolio Coordinator, Therapeutic Innovation

Cancer Research UK; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research Horizons is seeking a proactive Portfolio Assistant to join the TI portfolio team, coordinating governance, reporting and portfolio management activities that support cancer treatment development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and smooth meeting operations.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of independent work, with experience in office tools.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a project, programme or portfolio administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently on defined activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle information.
• Proactive in supporting colleagues and resolving routine admin issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate portfolio/project meeting support including agendas, packs and attendee communications.
• Organise timely delivery of presentation materials and manage contributor timelines.
• Maintain consistent portfolio documents and templates, and prepare reports and materials.
• Support data collection and routine portfolio reporting using templates.
• Triage helpdesk requests and identify process improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc duties across the portfolio team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office 365

Written communication

Independent working

Record keeping

Proactive support

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Cancer Research Horizons is seeking a proactive Portfolio Assistant to join the TI portfolio team, coordinating governance, reporting and portfolio management activities that support cancer treatment development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and smooth meeting operations.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of independent work, with experience in office tools.