ICBP Programme Manager

• Coordinate and support the delivery of a complex, international research programme 

• Manage day-to-day programme activity, tracking progress and keeping partners aligned 

• Build strong relationships with UK and global stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration 

• Lead and support communications, including newsletters, events and stakeholder updates 

• Support commissioning and delivery of research, including contracts, funding and onboarding new partners 

• Maintain programme governance, supporting key meetings and Programme Board activity 

• Monitor budgets, track spend and ensure effective use of funding 

• Identify and manage risks, helping to keep the programme on track 

• Translate programme activity into clear, engaging outputs to maximise impact 

• Identify opportunities to grow partnerships, engagement and fundraising 

• Represent ICBP at external meetings and conferences (with some international travel) 

What skills do I need? 

• Experience managing programmes or projects, with the ability to adapt and solve problems in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders 

• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly and confidently explain complex information to different audiences 

• Confidence supporting research commissioning and working with governance and contractual processes 

• Proven ability to manage budgets and ensure value for money 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams 

• Strategic and creative thinking, with a focus on maximising impact and opportunities 

• Influencing and negotiation skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders 

• Ability to work independently, using initiative to navigate challenges 

• Relevant experience in health, science, research or policy environments 

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 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.