Cancer Research UK
ICBP Programme Manager
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International Programme Manager (ICBP)
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 or home-based. Open to flexible working requests. Note this is an international role and will require meetings/calls outside of normal working hours and occasional international travel.
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week.
Closing date: 9th August 2026, 23:55
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 application questions and 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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: 1 stage interview consisting of a presentation and role-based competency interview.
Interview date: From W/C 17th July 2026
About the Role
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Join a collaborative, global effort to improve cancer outcomes for everyone. As a Programme Manager within the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP), you’ll be a confident communicator building relationships with policymakers, clinicians, researchers and data experts. Working at the centre of a diverse international network, you’ll play a key role in facilitating impactful research that shapes cancer policy and practice across multiple countries.
What will I be doing?
- Coordinate and support the delivery of a complex, international research programme
- Manage day-to-day programme activity, tracking progress and keeping partners aligned
- Build strong relationships with UK and global stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration
- Lead and support communications, including newsletters, events and stakeholder updates
- Support commissioning and delivery of research, including contracts, funding and onboarding new partners
- Maintain programme governance, supporting key meetings and Programme Board activity
- Monitor budgets, track spend and ensure effective use of funding
- Identify and manage risks, helping to keep the programme on track
- Translate programme activity into clear, engaging outputs to maximise impact
- Identify opportunities to grow partnerships, engagement and fundraising
- Represent ICBP at external meetings and conferences (with some international travel)
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What skills do I need?
- Experience managing programmes or projects, with the ability to adapt and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
- Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, able to clearly and confidently explain complex information to different audiences
- Confidence supporting research commissioning and working with governance and contractual processes
- Proven ability to manage budgets and ensure value for money
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams
- Strategic and creative thinking, with a focus on maximising impact and opportunities
- Influencing and negotiation skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, using initiative to navigate challenges
- Relevant experience in health, science, research or policy environments
Our Values
- 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.
What will I gain?
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.
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Internal Eligibility Criteria
Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.
All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:
- completed their getting started period
- discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager
- been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)
If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.
Additional Information
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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.
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