Are you a pro-active, highly organised individual looking to kick-start your career in a leading not-for-profit organisation?

At Cancer Research UK we pioneer ground-breaking research to achieve our vision of bringing forward the day when all cancers are cured.

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven Administrative Assistant to join the Strategy & Research Funding Directorate, based in our head office.  The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic, along with a natural ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and tasks.

The Strategy and Research Funding Directorate incorporates Science Funding, Clinical Research & Strategic Partnerships, Research Communications & Engagement, Early Detection & Prevention and the Centre for Drug Development.  S&RF oversees the ongoing refinement of our strategy, whilst providing support for CRUK's nationwide Institutes.

Key deliverables of this role are to provide administrative support within the S&RF Directorate, working alongside the wider admin team to provide an efficient, comprehensive and proactive support function.

Our optimism and desire to succeed leads us to constantly challenge ourselves and others, which means you will be encouraged to stretch yourself in this dynamic environment. To take on this challenge, you’ll have.....

• Experience of working within an administrative capacity for a team

• Evidence of providing high level support to multiple members of staff including diary management at Head of Department level

• Experience of managing multiple responsibilities and tasks

• Experience of organising communications with an intended audience of 150 people or more

• Excellent organisational skills

• The ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Interviews will be held 4th November 2016.