Programme Manager Thoracic Cancer

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Thoracic Cancer Programme within the University of Cambridge Department of Oncology is seeking a programme manager. The programme, which is funded by Cancer Research UK, is led jointly by Professor Robert Rintoul and Dr Daniel Munoz-Espin. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and will manage the programme and its projects, reporting to the CRUK Scientific Operations Manager.

The post offers an opportunity for the development of your programme and project management skills, working in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary group of researchers, and a team of fellow programme managers within the CRUK Cambridge Centre.

You will manage the programme's budgets, communications, reporting and support the programme leads in setting strategy. Experience of co-writing grant applications and funding bids is desirable as well as experience working with clinical/translational research teams. You will also be required to organise symposia so event management experience in an academic setting would be advantageous.

Candidates are expected to have a science degree and experience of project management in an academic or clinical setting.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Robert Rintoul or Dr Daniel Munoz-Espin

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 4th September 2024

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RD42799 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£33,966 to £44,263 pa



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