Job Description

18 adult centres. 11 paediatric locations. One ECMC network.

ECMC Paediatric Impact and Engagement Manager

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37,000 - 42,000 plus benefits

Reports to:

Network Engagement and Impact Lead

Directorate:

Research & Innovation

Contract:

6 month fixed-term contract (as this is a short contract we are looking for candidates with no notice period ideally or who can start late July/early August at the latest)

Hours:

Full time 35 hours per week (Flexible working requests will be considered)

Location:

Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date:

15 June 2025 23:55


This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Recruitment process:

Competency based interview question via Microsoft Teams

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

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer

About the team

Here at Cancer Research UK, our understanding of cancer is increasing at a faster pace than ever before, and more people are surviving thanks to the work we do. Every day we achieve extraordinary things by being innovative, imaginative, and bold in our work.


The Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) Network is a UK wide network of centres that conduct early phase trials and associated translational research. The Programme Office is housed by CRUK and supports the network in a variety of ways.


The ECMC network is made up of 17 adult centres and 12 paediatric locations across the UK. Each ECMC has unique and world leading expertise within early phase clinical research. Collaboration across the ECMC network gives us the edge in generating new treatments for cancer.

What will you be doing?

The ECMC Paediatric Impact & Engagement Manager will be responsible for effectively collaborating and building relationships with stakeholders across the paediatric community to ensure the strategy for the ECMC Paediatric Network is driven forward to maximise impact to patients. In addition, this role will be working to bring our paediatric and adult networks together and support wider network engagement activities, and act as the team lead for the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) research activities.

Key duties include:

Support ECMC Network management and governance, including responsibility for the development and delivery of the ECMC Paediatric Strategy Group meetings, working with the ECMC Paediatric Research Manager to incorporate key scientific and operational initiatives, and ensuring the strategy for the ECMC Paediatric Network is driven forward. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of paediatric capacity and capability activities across the network. Lead on identifying and developing qualitative and quantitative case studies to evidence the impact of the Paediatric Network. Support the ECMC team to deliver Teenager and Young Adult (TYA) specific recommendations to support access to trials for this population, including leading on patient and public involvement activities within the TYA space. Support the ECMC Impact and Engagement Lead to develop and embed patient and public involvement across ECMC strategic and operational activities including trial design and delivery to ensure their views and experiences are incorporated proportionately and meaningfully throughout the work of the ECMC. Lead on representing the Children and Young People's (CYP) perspective in internal and external strategic conversations and ensuring the CYP patient voice is considered in all Network-wide activities.

What skills are we looking for?

Experience of building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally and acting diplomatically to influence effectively and build consensus. An understanding of using governance processes within initiatives Excellent communication skills and the ability to recognise the needs of the audience. Experience of proactive and self-initiated project delivery, ensuring a solutions-focused approach to challenges facing organisational or team initiatives. Strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop operational plans. Interest in, or experience of involving patients or people affected by cancer in strategic projects. An ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional way.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold:

Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible:

Act with rigour and professionalism

Human

: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together:

Act inclusively and collaboratively


We're looking 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.


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.

What will I gain?

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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, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.


You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page .

How do I apply?

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We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.


For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or con


tact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .


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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or

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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.