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Strategic Evidence Officer
CANCER RESEARCH UK
36 - 41.5 per year
Stratford, London
Full-time
30th October 2025

Strategic Evidence Officer

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  • Stratford (2 Redman Place)
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  • Full time
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  • Posted 3 Days Ago
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  • End Date: October 30, 2025 (10 days left to apply)
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  • R032126

Expert communication. Evidence-based insights. Storytelling with impact.  

Strategic Evidence Officer

£36,000- £41,500 + benefits

Reports to: Senior Strategic Evidence Manager

Grade: P2

Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

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

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

Closing date: 30 October 2025, 23:55

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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with an exercise

Interview date: From the week commencing 03 November 2025

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.

Cancer Research UK’s Strategic Evidence team is part of our Evidence & Implementation department within the Policy, Information & Communication (PIC) directorate. The Strategic Evidence team is integral in driving impact for people affected by cancer and improving patient outcomes by placing evidence at the heart of the charity’s work. Through robust research, the team shapes and drives improvements to cancer policy and practice across early diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, inequalities, and innovation.

As a Strategic Evidence Officer, you’ll play an impactful role in helping shape policy and practice to improve cancer patient outcomes. You’ll support and inform the life-saving work of our Strategic Evidence team and PIC directorate by reviewing, consolidating, and sharing high-quality evidence, data, and insights across the cancer pathway (particularly in diagnosis, treatment, and innovation).

Your day-to-day work will involve monitoring and interpreting cutting-edge research (including peer-reviewed studies and grey literature), and translating findings into clear, actionable communications and outputs. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders (including researchers), while acting as a champion for the charity and our research.

If you have experience reviewing and synthesising research findings within biomedical science, health research, or public health communications, we’d love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

  • Maintaining and continuously developing a comprehensive understanding of research evidence relevant to cancer research.

    • This includes peer-reviewed studies and grey literature, data and insights, and research funded by Cancer Research UK, as well as those supported by external organisations.

    • This role will primarily focus on research related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and innovation pathways.

  • Monitoring, critically reviewing, and interpreting research evidence to extract meaningful insights and inform strategic decision-making across the Policy, Information & Communications (PIC) directorate.

  • Interpreting and synthesising research findings, producing clear and impactful written reports and content to inform strategy, policy, and practice.

  • Supporting the Strategic Evidence Managers, Senior Manager, and Head in consolidating evidence, data, and insights.

    • This involves assessing their relevance, significance, and potential impact to guide Cancer Research UK’s future activity and inform translation into policy and practice for patient benefit.

  • Tracking planned and ongoing cancer research across the cancer health system, collaborating closely with internal teams (including Cancer Intelligence and Clinical Engagement) and engaging with researchers and other stakeholders as appropriate to ensure comprehensive awareness and alignment.

  • Effectively disseminating synthesised evidence and insights to a range of internal and external audiences, tailoring communication to maximise understanding and impact.

  • Supporting teams across the charity to develop evidence-based content, outputs, and resources, providing expert input and review to ensure accuracy, relevance, and impact.

  • Supporting the delivery of directorate, departmental, and team projects, programmes, and activities as required.

  • Acting as a credible external ambassador for Cancer Research UK, effectively representing the organisation’s mission, values, and evidence-based insights.

What are you looking for?

  • Background in biomedical science, health research, or public health communications, with a strong understanding of research methodologies and evidence sources (including peer-reviewed and grey literature).

  • Proven ability to critically assess, interpret, and synthesise research findings and data.

  • Experience producing clear, concise, and impactful reports with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes:

    • A demonstrable ability to translate scientific concepts, data, and insights into engaging and accessible content, and present findings for technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Has effectively built and maintained credible and collaborative internal and external stakeholder relationships with excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Demonstrates strong prioritisation and organisation skills, with a track record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines with strong attention to detail.

  • A solutions-focused professional skilled in problem-solving, driving continuous improvements, fostering collaboration, and championing best practices.

  • Curious and committed to continuous learning with a proactive approach to staying informed about the latest research, evidence, and developments in the biomedical science, cancer, and/ or health landscape.

  • Ideally, available on one month's notice or less.

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.

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.

Additional information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.