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About the Role
The Strategic Evidence Officer plays a vital role in the Strategic Evidence team by critiquing, synthesising, and generating evidence, data, and insights. This role translates complex information into actionable communications to drive improvements in cancer policy and practice across early diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, inequalities, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Build a strong understanding of the cancer evidence base using scientific literature, data, and insights.
- Monitor, review, and critically appraise research evidence, including peer-reviewed and grey literature.
- Analyse and synthesise complex findings into clear, accessible reports and outputs.
- Support senior colleagues in identifying key insights and translating evidence into strategy, policy, and practice.
- Track ongoing and emerging research while working with internal teams and external experts.
- Share evidence and insights with diverse internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate across the charity to develop evidence-based content and resources.
- Contribute to projects and programmes across the directorate.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity and represent work externally.
Requirements
- Background in a relevant field such as public health, life sciences, or epidemiology.
- Experience working in science, health, or policy environments.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Skills
- Evidence searching
- Critical appraisal
- Analytical skills
- Ability to distil complex information into clear, impactful messages
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Relationship building with stakeholders
- Proactive and self-motivated approach
- Problem-solving skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Location
- Stratford, London
- Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full time
- 35 hours per week
Experience Level
- Experienced professional
Education Level
- Relevant post-graduate qualification preferred but not required
Salary/Compensations
- £36,000-£41,500
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Career and personal development opportunities
- High-quality tools
- Policies supporting work-life balance and wellbeing
About the Company
- Cancer Research UK is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to beating cancer through world-class research.
- The Strategic Evidence team is part of the Health Policy and Evidence department within the Policy, Information & Communication directorate.
Equal Opportunity
- We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
- We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview process.