Full job description Expert research & interventions. Long-term vision and strategy. Impacting the future.
ICBP Research Manager, 1 x Permanent and 1 x 2.5-year fixed term
Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Manager, International Evidence and Research
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: London,Stratford. High Flex, 1-2 days in the office. Open to flexible working requests and home-working arrangements. Note this is an international role and will require meetings/calls outside of normal working hours and occasional international travel.
Employment type: 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed-Term Contract (2.5 years)
Working hours: 35 hours per week.
External closing date: 24 June 2026, 23:55
Internal closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55
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 fully complete the application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: 1 stage interview consisting of a presentation and role-based competency interview.
Interview date: From 7 July 2026.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Join a collaborative, global effort to improve cancer outcomes for everyone. As a Research Manager within the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP), you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, impactful research that helps shape cancer policy and practice across the world.
In this role, you’ll manage and deliver complex research projects across a diverse portfolio-ranging from cancer workforce and models of care to patient pathways, treatment access and cancer epidemiology. Working closely with international partners, clinicians, policymakers and researchers, you’ll ensure our evidence drives meaningful change and supports more equitable cancer outcomes.
What will I be doing?
*Lead and deliver complex, multi-strand research projects across the ICBP portfolio
*Design, manage and oversee high-quality research, ensuring robust methods, analysis and impactful outputs
*Commission external research, including drafting tenders, assessing proposals, and managing contracts, budgets and timelines
*Work closely with international partners, clinicians, policymakers and researchers to maximise the impact of ICBP evidence
*Translate complex findings into clear, accessible outputs (e.g. briefings, reports, presentations) for a wide range of audiences
*Influence decision-makers by communicating evidence effectively and confidently
*Represent ICBP at external meetings and conferences, sharing insights and building networks
*Keep the ICBP Programme Board and stakeholders informed and engaged at key stages of research
*Critically appraise, synthesise and distil evidence into clear, actionable insights
*Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across CRUK, ICBP partners and external stakeholders
*Contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment and support ad hoc priorities as needed
*Occasionally attend meetings outside standard hours and undertake some international travel
What skills do I need?
*Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in research, evaluation or a related field-ideally within health
*Strong experience delivering a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. evidence reviews, interviews, surveys, consensus building approaches)
*Confidence analysing and integrating data from multiple sources to generate meaningful insights
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both specialist and non-specialist audiences
*Proven project management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
*Strong organisational skills, able to balance detail with strategic priorities
*Ability to quickly interpret scientific literature and draw well-founded conclusions
*A proactive, motivated approach with a focus on producing high-quality, impactful work
*High attention to detail alongside an understanding of the bigger picture and opportunities for impact
*Ability to work independently while managing complex projects
*Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
*Experience using statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo)
*Understanding of research ethics and data protection requirements
Highly desirable to have:
*Experience working in research of cancer diagnosis/cancer treatment / cancer workforce / models of care / public health / international evidence.
*Experience preparing and publishing academic research papers.
*Experience using creative and engaging methods to share research findings and influence decision makers.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
Internal Eligibility criteria
Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ’getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current li