Programme Administrator (Fixed-Term) – Diary & Finance Admin

Cancer Research UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a proactive Programme Administrator (CDD) to support two Head functions in the Centre for Drug Development. This office-based role in Stratford offers 35 hours per week and a 12‑month fixed-term contract, with some flexibility to be in the office 1–2 days a week.

You’ll handle minute taking, diary management, finance admin (POs/invoicing) and coordinate across teams while collaborating with senior colleagues who drive pioneering cancer research.

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and organisational ability, prioritising conflicting demands and deadlines.
• Excellent diary management skills.
• Minute taking skills/knowledge.
• Knowledge of finance administration (e.g. raising POs, invoicing).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience of working within an administrative capacity for a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across the charity, building an understanding of how different team’s function.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to two Head functions and work alongside the wider CDD team to create an efficient, comprehensive and proactive admin support function.
• Maintain an efficient diary and arrange meetings.
• Take minutes and support finance processes (POs, invoices).
• Contribute to various projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with recruitment processes and Teams-based activities as required.

Skills

Diary management

Minute taking

Finance admin

Office software

Communication

Proactivity

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cancer Research UK is seeking a proactive Programme Administrator (CDD) to support two Head functions in the Centre for Drug Development. This office-based role in Stratford offers 35 hours per week and a 12‑month fixed-term contract, with some flexibility to be in the office 1–2 days a week.

You’ll handle minute taking, diary management, finance admin (POs/invoicing) and coordinate across teams while collaborating with senior colleagues who drive pioneering cancer research.