Cancer Research UK
PMO Analyst - ETP
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PMO Analyst - ETP
PMO Analyst – ETP (£33,000 - £38,000, 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Reports to: PMO Manager Grade: P1 Directorate: Chief Operating Office Location: Stratford, London – Office-based with high flexibility (1–2 days per week) Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Closing Dates:
- External: 3 July 2026, 23:55
- Internal: 10 July 2026
Visa sponsorship: Not available. You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Summary of the Role
The Engage Transformation Programme (ETP) aims to inspire millions more people to support Cancer Research UK’s mission by delivering:
- Brilliant, audience-centred products, services, and experiences
- Data- and digitally-driven solutions
- Innovative approaches that better meet people’s needs
As a PMO Analyst, you will support the ETP Programme Director and PMO Manager, ensuring effective governance and delivery through key programme management functions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Programme Governance
- Maintain the high-level delivery roadmap, ensuring it provides:
- Clear visibility of strategic milestones, decision points, critical dependencies, and sequencing
- Effective alignment with leaders for informed and timely progress
- Support the quarterly planning cycle, including:
- Facilitating collaboration with stakeholders
- Distributing outputs and facilitating approvals
- Integrating plans into business-as-usual (BAU) logs
- Schedule reporting mechanisms
Delivery & Progress Tracking
- Monitor progress across all ETP initiatives, including:
- Gathering key data on status and priorities
- Flagging risks, issues, or deviations
- Drawing insights from PMO data for proactive risk mitigation
Portfolio Management Documentation
- Maintain consistent use of controls across:
- Risk and action frameworks
- Decision-making processes
- Ensuring alignment with CRUK standards and practices
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Reporting & Governance Support
- Partner with leadership to develop high-quality programme reporting, including:
- Data-driven insights for informed decision-making
- Clear communication to Trustees, Executive Board (EB), Steerco, and team meetings
- Ensure agendas, inputs, and outputs support strong programme governance
Deliverable Management
- Proactively lead the creation of high-quality deliverables, including:
- Governance documents
- Business cases
- Content deep dives
- Brief responsible parties with:
- Clear templates and timelines
- Defined division of responsibilities
- Adherence to quality standards
Essential Technical Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
Project & Programme Management
- Proven experience in project management and planning, particularly in technologically driven environments
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic settings
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities
Analytical & Decision-Making Ability
- Strong problem-solving skills, quickly identifying and resolving issues
- Excellent capacity to analyze data, compare options, and present clear recommendations
Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Precision in governance documents to enable effective oversight, discussion, and decision-making
Communication & Facilitation
- Skilled at crafting and delivering communications to multiple audiences
- Experience in designing and facilitating meetings for clear objectives
Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Advanced/learned knowledge of MS Office tools (e.g., Power BI, Teams)
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Our Organisation Values
Cancer Research UK operates on four core values we expect everyone to embody:
- Bold: Act with ambition, courage, and determination
- Credible: Demonstrate rigor and professionalism
- Human: Foster a positive impact on others
- Together: Foster inclusivity and collaboration
Why Work with Us
- Join a world-leading cancer charity with a clear mission: Survival expectations increasing to 3:4 by 2034
- Strong growth and career development opportunities
- Impact-driven work, helping improve lives worldwide
- A culture dedicated to inclusivity, diversity, and belonging
Application Information
Anonymised Shortlisting Process
- CVs are not viewed until interview stage instead, complete the online work history form for objective assessment.
- Preference for candidates who have completed the 6-month ‘getting started’ period (internal applicants).
Eligibility for Internal Candidates
To apply internally:
- Confirm completion of getting started period
- Notify your current line manager at application/submission
- For secondments: Must have served in current role minimum 6 months if previously on a secondment
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Cancer Research UK is committed to ensuring we have a workforce where all can feel like they belong. We actively invite applications from underrepresented groups, particulary ethnic minorities, and celebrate the various ways everyone contributes.
Let’s Change Lives Together.
Contact: recruitment@cancer.org.uk | For disability/inclusion accommodation requests.
Age Requirement
Due to safeguarding and health & safety protocols, we are unable to employ candidates under 18.
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