University of Cambridge
Science Operations Manager (Fixed Term) Internal Candidates Only
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Science Operations Manager (internal applicants only)
The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre is recruiting a Science Operations Manager on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2028.
About the Role
The Centre amalgamates cancer research in Cambridge and comprises over 1,200 members and 200 research groups drawn from over 34 departments, institutes, and units across all six schools of the University and affiliated NHS Trust Hospitals.
The mission of the Centre is to end death and disease caused by cancer through research, treatment, and education.
The Centre Combines World-class Science And Technology With Excellent Patient Care To Pioneer New Ways To Prevent, Detect, And Treat Cancer. Research Is Aligned To Eight Cross-disciplinary Programmes, Five Virtual Institutes, And Three Affiliated Physical Institutes, All Aligned To Achieve The Following Four Key Strategic Objectives
- Conduct impactful interdisciplinary cancer research
- Adopt a proactive approach to cancer
- Develop the cancer leaders of tomorrow
- Partner with patients and the public
The Centre is seeking to appoint a Science Operations Manager to oversee the effective management of the Centre and lead a team of Programme Managers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Co-ordinators to ensure the successful management of Centre budgets, maximising the impact of Cancer Research UK funding and supporting the Centre in delivering its strategic objectives.
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The Science Operations Manager will also play a key strategic role in fostering collaboration across the Centre's research programmes, associated institutes, and external partners, helping to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new opportunities for collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective management of the Centre
- Lead a team of Programme Managers
- Work closely with Finance Co-ordinators
- Ensure the successful management of Centre budgets
- Maximise the impact of Cancer Research UK funding
- Support the Centre in delivering its strategic objectives
- Foster collaboration across the Centre's research programmes, associated institutes, and external partners
Requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and versatile leader with extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary science programmes within complex matrix environments.
Fixed term
This is a fixed term role until the end of March 2028
Salary
This post is a Grade 9 position - £47,389 - £59,966
Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Barker: karen.barker@cruk.cam.ac.uk
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Application Process
- Closing date: 19th August 2026
- Interviews will be conducted on 24th August 2026
Important Notes
- Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.
- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- 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.
- Please quote reference RD50674 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.
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