Data Analysis & Research Manager

DATA ANALYSIS & RESEARCH MANAGER
Salary: £44,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Prevent and Epidemiology)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford Office, London, w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around flexible working for the successful candidate.
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week. (Compressed Hours or part-time 4 days per week available)
Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024, 23:55*
* Please note that we may close this role earlier than stated, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We are looking for a Data Analysis & Research Manager to join our Cancer Intelligence team. We need you to manage a team of analysts to deliver prevention projects. You'll work with other managers specialising in general epidemiology, early diagnosis, treatment, and cross-cancer pathway work.
What will I be doing?
Managing projects undertaken by analysts, by liaising with internal teams and other Data Analysis and Research Managers on project need, delivery timelines and outputs
Being responsible for general line management and pastoral care of prevention Analysts
Managing prevention projects including resource planning and stakeholder management
Building strong relationships with other Data Analysis and Research Managers and the Principal Statistician to ensure that projects have the appropriate support
Contributing to sign-off on general statistics and press enquiries
Developing a project prioritisation approach which meets the needs of Analysts, other Data and Research Managers across Cancer Intelligence, and other internal teams, and communicating decisions about project prioritisation to stakeholders.
Managing multiple concurrent projects and being prepared to flex your own and others' workplans to meet business need.
What skills are you looking for?
Experience of people management and project management
Ability to manage own workload and hold self and others accountable for delivery of projects and activity
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good understanding of best practice analytical techniques
Previous experience of delivering analytical projects
Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage 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 be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.