Sharp analysis. Clear evidence. Impact that matters. Data and Research Analyst /Senior Analyst 1 x Permanent role and 1 x Part time (17.5 hours) fixed term contract till January 2028 £36,000-£44,000 (Pro-rata for part time) plus benefits Reports to: Data Analysis and Research Manager Grade: P2 Directorate : Policy, Information and Communications Contract : Permanent and Part time FTC Hours: Full time 35 hours per week/Part-time role 17.5 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. High Flex (1-2 days per week in 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: 17 June 2026, 23:55 Internal closing date: 22 June 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 as soon as possible. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process consisting of a technical test prior to the interview, followed by interview task and role-based competency interview. Interview date: From 1 July 2026 Join us to turn data into life-saving insight At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Our Cancer Intelligence team plays a vital role in making that happen. By transforming complex data into clear, evidence-based insight, we help shape decisions, influence policy, and ultimately improve outcomes for people affect ed by cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact work at the intersection of data, science and storytelling. For more information on the type of projects click this link What you'll be doing You'll be part of a collaborative, expert team delivering trusted cancer intelligence to colleagues, partners, policymakers and the public. With support from experienced Analysts and Managers, you'll: Deliver meaningful analysis Work on carefully designed analytical projects, exploring cancer data and research to uncover trends, insights and opportunities that matter. Bring data to life Translate complex statistical findings into compelling, accessible outputs from presentations and reports to blogs, web content and peer reviewed publications. Grow your expertise Build specialist knowledge in areas like cancer survival, screening, or emerging approaches such as AI and interactive tools like R Shiny. Be a trusted source of evidence Respond to enquiries and guide others in the accurate, responsible use of cancer statistics and evidence. Create impact beyond the team Contribute to media facing content, helping shape how cancer stories are told through press releases, infographics and public facing insights. Innovate with data Help explore new tools, techniques and technologies to improve how we collect, analyse and communicate cancer intelligence. Empower others through knowledge Support training and capability-building across CRUK so more teams can confidently use cancer data. What we're looking for We're looking for someone curious, analytical and motivated by impact, someone who wants their work to make a real difference. You'll bring: Strong analytical and interpretation skills, ideally within health, science or cancer-related contexts Experience using statistical tools (such as R, STATA or SAS), and the ability to pick up new technologies quickly The ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences Excellent attention to detail, with confidence quality-checking data and written outputs Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines Why this role matters Cancer Intelligence sits at the heart of Cancer Research UK - shaping how we understand cancer today and how we beat it tomorrow. Every insight you generate helps inform decisions, influence strategy, and bring us closer to a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 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. 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. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.