research manager Stratford, London, England
Cancer Research UK
Full Time
Stratford, London, England
44000 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH MANAGER (EARLY DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT)
Salary: From £44,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Early Diagnosis and Treatment)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 – 2 days per week in the office) or home-based anywhere in the UK
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 25 June 2023, 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Data Analysis and Research Manager. We need you to manage a team of Analysts/Senior Analysts delivering analysis and interpretation of data around the early diagnosis (ED) and treatment of cancer. Further to this, you’ll maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders, including with CRUK teams, and with external partners and data providers.
What will I be doing?
- Managing the analysis and interpretation of statistical information related to cancer early diagnosis and treatment, to inform the charity’s policy, information and influencing functions
- Line-managing Analysts/Senior Analysts, ensuring direct reports are coached and supported in their roles to deliver projects and seek out opportunities for learning and development
- Overseeing the development and quality assurance of early diagnosis and treatment statistics messaging for external and/or internal use, taking responsibility for review and final sign-off
- Developing subject-matter expertise on cancer early diagnosis and treatment data
- Ensuring that statistical information is adapted/communicated for a range of audiences as appropriate
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders within and beyond CRUK to ensure that projects have the appropriate buy-in, resource and sign-off
- Supporting the formulation of the high-level workplan for the early diagnosis and treatment analysis workstream
- Influencing the development of strategic priorities using data insights where appropriate.
What skills are you looking for?
- Significant knowledge or experience of working in health data analysis or statistics
- Experience of project management, and matrix management of projects
- Experience of people management
- Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with a range of audiences and levels
- Able to translate complex statistical data into messaging for varied audiences
- Awareness of the use of technical skills, including: R or similar programming skills and advanced Excel.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
To view a full copy of the candidate pack for this role please contact .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will be required to fill out an online application form, including your work history and application questions. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
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. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
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 by emailing us at .
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 Cancer Research UK
CEO: Michelle Mitchell
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/charity-jobs
Year Founded: 1982
Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/charity-jobs
London, United Kingdom
Michelle Mitchell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
1982
