Programme Administrator – Research & Innovation (CDD)

Cancer Research UK

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Cancer Research UK is seeking a proactive Programme Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Stratford, London. This full-time, hybrid role offers 35 hours per week and requires diary management, minute taking, and finance admin experience to support two Heads within the Centre for Drug Development.

You will work with the wider CDD team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to projects and ensuring efficient administrative operations.

Qualifications

Excellent planning and organisational ability, prioritising conflicting demands and working to 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.
Proactivity and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Provide support to two Head functions and work with the wider CDD team to create an efficient admin function.
Manage diaries and schedule meetings, prioritising conflicting demands.
Take accurate minutes and prepare documentation for committees and teams.