DATA ANALYSIS & RESEARCH MANAGER (PREVENTION)

Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Prevention and Epidemiology)

Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract / secondment

Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours or 4 days part-time)

Location: Stratford, London with high-flex (1–2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025, 23:55

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Overview

Cancer Research UK exists to beat cancer. We are seeking a Data Analysis & Research Manager (Prevention) to manage a small team of analysts/senior analysts delivering analysis and interpretation around cancer prevention. You will provide sign off for project outputs and messaging for external and internal use. You will maintain and enhance links with CRUK teams and with external partners and data providers, and develop objectives and priorities for CRUK’s prevention analysis workstream in collaboration with colleagues.

Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Intelligence (CI) team is part of the Evidence & Implementation (E&I) department within the Policy, Information and Communications directorate. The E&I department drives impact for people affected by cancer and shapes cancer policy and practice across prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, inequalities, and innovation.

What will I be doing?

• Managing the analysis and interpretation of statistical information related to cancer prevention, to inform the charity’s policy, information and influencing functions
• Ensuring insights are generated in a timely fashion
• Overseeing delivery of analytical projects from development to completion
• Line managing analysts/senior analysts, coaching and supporting them to deliver projects and opportunities for learning and development
• Project managing analysts/senior analysts in matrix work on prevention and agreeing ways of working with line manager(s)
• Overseeing the development and quality assurance of prevention statistics messaging for external and/or internal use, taking responsibility for review and final sign-off; contributing to sign-off on general statistics and press enquiries, meeting tight deadlines as needed
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of PIC’s strategic priorities, contributing ideas for data/analysis projects that align with strategic priorities and/or evidence gaps
• Ensuring statistical information is adapted/communicated for a range of audiences (including non-statistical teams) as appropriate
• Attending / chairing CRUK working groups and other forums to become a recognised expert within and beyond CRUK, and to obtain insights on emerging priorities shared by other teams and organisations
• Compiling regular progress reports against project plans for key stakeholders, managing stakeholder engagement and communication, and ensuring decisions can be made at key milestones

What skills will I need?

• Significant knowledge or experience in an analytical or statistical environment
• Experience of project management and matrix management of projects
• Experience of people management
• Proven track record of building and nurturing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Confident self-starter, able to manage own workload and hold self and others accountable for delivery
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex statistical data into messaging for varied audiences
• Awareness of technical skills, including database knowledge, SQL, STATA, R or similar programming skills; advanced Excel is an advantage
• Degree in statistical or epidemiological field or equivalent work experience
• Some knowledge and understanding of cancer and/or health statistics

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and supports our work to beat cancer. In return, you will be supported by a generous benefits package, career and personal development opportunities, and relevant tools and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits include a substantial retirement plan, generous leave, discounts, gym membership, and more. We actively support a flexible working culture.

Our work—from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy—will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

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 view them until an interview is invited. Please complete the work history section of the online application form for quick, fair assessment.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want every candidate to perform at their best during the process and at work. Please inform us of any concerns or adjustments you might need. Contact recruitment at recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect health and safeguarding risks.