Ref Number
B02-11102
Professional Expertise
Professional Services Leadership
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
28-Aug-2026
The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 300 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing better, more effective treatments to improve outcomes for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across Biomedicine, and with the clinical activities of our four partner Hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners: University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK. Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/
Gynae-oncology Trials Group UK (GTG-UK) is a national clinical research group specialising in ovarian, endometrial, cervical and vulval cancer trials. Our goal is to improve gynaecological cancer outcomes for patients across the UK through:
- Clinical trials
- International collaboration
- Early Career researcher development
- Patient, public and charitable involvement
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) closed in June 2023, after over 20 years, leaving a huge gap in the co-ordination of cancer research across the UK. GTG-UK was formed to maintain the functions of the former NCRI Gynaecological Group, as per a national directive, and to continue formally representing the UK gynae-oncology community within international groups, such as, European Network of Gynaecological Oncology Trials (ENGOT) and the Gynaecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG). GTG-UK also collaborates widely with other clinical trials groups and charities in the UK. GTG-UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1216641), for further information www.gtguk.co.uk.
The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance
Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter, please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)
We welcome applications from all candidates. Please note that applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should be aware that this role is not normally considered eligible for sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants who would require sponsorship to take up this role should be aware that UCL is therefore unlikely to be able to sponsor an appointment to this post.
You will be an experienced project or programme manager with a strong track record of leading complex initiatives in clinical research, healthcare, higher education, charity, or similarly regulated environments. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills, experience of governance, financial oversight, risk management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
You will be a confident communicator, capable of building productive relationships with senior clinicians, researchers, sponsors, trustees and external partners, while providing strategic leadership and operational excellence. Experience of contract negotiation, staff leadership, and delivering high-quality reports to senior stakeholders will be highly desirable.
Most importantly, you will be collaborative, proactive and motivated by the opportunity to support impactful cancer research and contribute to the continued success and growth of GTG-UK.
Experience in clinical trials management, clinical research governance, contract negotiation, and working with multi-partner research collaborations would be particularly advantageous.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Please visit Reward and Benefits | Work at UCL - UCL – University College London to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
Equality, Diversity Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Think differently, do differently. | Office of the President and Provost (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) - UCL – University College London
