ICBP Research Manager, CANCER Research

ICBP Research Manager (Permanent & Fixed Term)

Expert research & interventions. Long-term vision and strategy. Impacting the future.

Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Manager, International Evidence and Research

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Location: London, Stratford. High Flex, 1‑2 days in the office. Open to flexible working requests and home‑working arrangements. Note this is an international role and will require meetings/calls outside of normal working hours and occasional international travel.

Employment type: 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed‑Term Contract (2.5 years)

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

External closing date: 24 June 2026, 23:55

Internal closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55

• Lead and deliver complex, multi‑strand research projects across the ICBP portfolio
• Design, manage and oversee high‑quality research, ensuring robust methods, analysis and impactful outputs
• Commission external research, including drafting tenders, assessing proposals, and managing contracts, budgets and timelines
• Work closely with international partners, clinicians, policymakers and researchers to maximise the impact of ICBP evidence
• Translate complex findings into clear, accessible outputs (e.g., briefings, reports, presentations) for a wide range of audiences
• Influence decision‑makers by communicating evidence effectively and confidently
• Represent ICBP at external meetings and conferences, sharing insights and building networks
• Keep the ICBP Programme Board and stakeholders informed and engaged at key stages of research
• Critically appraise, synthesise and distil evidence into clear, actionable insights
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across CRUK, ICBP partners and external stakeholders
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment and support ad hoc priorities as needed
• Occasionally attend meetings outside standard hours and undertake some international travel

• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in research, evaluation or a related field—ideally within health
• Strong experience delivering a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods (evidence reviews, interviews, surveys, consensus building approaches)
• Confidence analysing and integrating data from multiple sources to generate meaningful insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both specialist and non‑specialist audiences
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to deliver high‑quality work on time and within budget
• Strong organisational skills, able to balance detail with strategic priorities
• Ability to quickly interpret scientific literature and draw well‑founded conclusions
• A proactive, motivated approach with a focus on producing high‑quality, impactful work
• High attention to detail alongside an understanding of the bigger picture and opportunities for impact
• Ability to work independently while managing complex projects
• Strong relationship‑building skills, working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience using statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo)
• Understanding of research ethics and data protection requirements

• Experience working in research of cancer diagnosis, treatment, workforce, models of care, public health or international evidence
• Experience preparing and publishing academic research papers
• Experience using creative and engaging methods to share research findings and influence decision makers

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.

• Completed the 6‑month "getting started" period before applying for other roles
• Advised current line manager at application or invitation for interview
• If secondment, completed getting started period, discussed intention, gained approval and been in substantive role for at least 6 months.

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