Strategic Evidence Officer

Strategic Evidence Officer (Evidence & Research)

£36,000 - £41,500 (+ Benefits)

Grade: P2

Reports to:

Senior Strategic Evidence Manager

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time 35 hours per week

Location:

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

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

External closing date: 18 June 2026 23:55.

Internal closing date: 21 June 2026, 23:55.

Recruitment process:
One competency-based interview

Interview date:
From 1 July 2026.

How do I apply? 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 fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

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 wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research UK's Strategic Evidence team is part of our Evidence & Implementation department within the Policy, Information & Communication directorate. The Strategic Evidence team is integral in driving impact for people affected by cancer by placing evidence at the heart of the charity's work. Through robust research, the team shapes and drives improvements to cancer policy and practice across early diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, inequalities, and innovation.

As a Strategic Evidence Officer, you'll play an impactful role in helping shape policy and practice to improve cancer patient outcomes. You'll support and inform the life‐saving work of our Strategic Evidence team and PIC directorate by reviewing, consolidating, and sharing high‑quality evidence, data and insights across the cancer pathway (particularly in diagnosis, treatment, and innovation).

Your day‑to‑day work will involve monitoring and interpreting cutting‑edge research (including peer‑reviewed studies and grey literature), and translating findings into clear, actionable communications and outputs. You'll collaborate with a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders (including researchers), while acting as a champion for the charity and our research.

• Build a strong understanding of the cancer evidence base, using scientific literature, data and insights from CRUK and beyond
• Monitor, review and critically appraise research evidence, including peer‑reviewed and grey literature
• Analyse and synthesise complex findings into clear, accessible reports and outputs
• Support senior colleagues to identify key insights and translate evidence into strategy, policy and practice
• Track ongoing and emerging research, working closely with internal teams and external experts
• Share evidence and insights with a range of audiences, both internally and externally
• Collaborate with teams across the charity to develop evidence‑based content and resources
• Contribute to projects and programmes across the directorate as needed
• Act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK and represent our work externally

• Experienced professional with a background in a relevant field (e.g., public health, life sciences, epidemiology).
  • Ideally has a relevant post‑graduate qualification, but we welcome applicants who are qualified by experience.
• Strong evidence searching, critical appraisal and analytical skills
• Ability to quickly distil complex information into clear, impactful messages
• Experience working in science, health, or policy environments
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a commitment to…