Project Support Analyst

Help power a vital cyber security transformation that protects life-saving research and makes a real difference

Project Support Analyst - Cyber

£35,000 - £40,000 (+ Benefits)

Grade: P1

Directorate: Chief Operating Office

Reports to: Technology Programme Manager

Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

External closing date: 22 June 2026

Internal closing date: 22 June 2026

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency based interview

Interview date: W/C 22nd June 2026

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 work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

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're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to support Cancer Research UK's Cyber Security Transformation Programme. In this role, you will provide a wide range of programme support services, including coordinating and managing meetings, organising and facilitating workshops, and producing and maintaining key programme documentation and reporting.

Working across multiple workstreams, you will play a central role in ensuring effective programme delivery, while also taking ownership of smaller initiatives and driving them through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to impactful, organisation-wide transformation projects.

What will I be doing?

• Provide efficient and effective support on a large and complex cross organisation programme.
• Schedule and manage meetings, organise and prepare workshops.
• Facilitate day to day project activities ensuring effective collaboration and planning.
• Support in managing key programme artifacts including reporting and RAID logs.
• Manage escalations appropriately to ensure decisions are made by the appropriate representatives based on evidence, considering risks, costs, benefits and options.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting and tracking external and internal project resources, providing regular reporting on project cost, benefits and status.
• Ensure communication and critical reporting is provided on schedule and to a high level of quality.
• Support team with identifying, measuring and tracking progress and benefits throughout the initiative.
• Lead small pieces of work to support the delivery of the project/programme as required.

What skills will I need?

• Suitable experience in using Microsoft Office and planning and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Mural)
• Experienced in using communication tools and techniques that articulate and present information clearly (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Experienced in managing project and programme artifacts, including risk and decision logs, planning and reporting documents and budgets.
• Good communication skills and confidence in acting as the central contact point, responding to routine enquiries in an appropriate manner, redirecting complex enquiries where necessary.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels and influence where required.
• Strong time and people management skills, able to juggle multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to organise and manage own workload consistently, seeking guidance from colleagues when needed.

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.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

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 line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:

• Completed their getting started period
• Discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager
• Been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.

For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.

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.

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