Overview
Cancer Insight Strategic Initiatives Manager, YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. We fund vital cancer research and pioneer innovative new services for people with cancer in Yorkshire and beyond. We offer hybrid working and are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage flexible working discussions at interview/offer stages and are committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Cancer Insight and working closely with internal colleagues and external partners, you will play a key role in identifying emerging strategic opportunities. You will oversee a portfolio of initiatives that support the charity’s mission and objectives, guiding each project from early concept through to final delivery. For initiatives that demonstrate successful outcomes, you will be responsible for generating robust evidence to support their progression into broader research programmes or service implementation.
Specifically, you will:
* Insight and Innovation: Work closely with other teams in the charity, as well as external partners, to identify gaps in knowledge or service provision and propose innovative solutions.
* Support horizon scanning of information such as academic literature, policy recommendations, and clinical trial portfolios to identify emerging trends and opportunities for cancer research, one-off projects and new services with a focus on Yorkshire.
* Identify potential opportunities for collaboration with external partners with shared strategic ambitions.
* Strategic focus and prioritisation: Support the development of a strategic development plan that defines goals in the short, medium, and long-term. Work with the wider Cancer Insight Team to present the potential future impact of projects and support strategic prioritisation via a new strategic prioritisation framework.
* Project Management: Manage the design, planning, and execution of new strategic projects aligned with the charity’s goals; develop clear project scopes, objectives, timelines, and success metrics; ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external organisations, including academic partners, NHS stakeholders, private sector service providers, pharmaceutical industry partners, and other health organisations, funding bodies and charities.
Qualifications and About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., public health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, health policy or related field).
* A proven track record of delivering strategic or innovation projects in a healthcare, research or charity setting.
* Experience identifying opportunities aligned with strategic objectives and taking projects from concept development through delivery and completion.
* Experience managing budgets and external contracts; experience identifying and managing risks within projects.
* Experience engaging patients and the public in project design and delivery; ability to think long-term and align projects with the charity’s strategic goals.
* Strong project management skills for planning, execution and evaluation of complex projects, including budgeting and resource management; ability to identify and develop new project opportunities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to researchers, clinicians, patients and others.
* Ability to travel across the Yorkshire region and beyond.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 23 September 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome discussions for flexible working at the interview/offer stage and will consider individual circumstances against the charity’s needs. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
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