Talent & Organisational Effectiveness Co-ordinator

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)

• time type
• Full time

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• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: January 12, 2026 (5 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032676

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Talent & Organisational Effectiveness Co-ordinator

£29,000 - £32,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Talent Development Lead

Grade: P1

Directorate: Chief Operating Office

Contract: Permanent

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: 11 January 2026, 23:55 External applicants and 18 January 2026, 23:55 for Internal applicants

Recruitment process: 1 stage competency interview

Interview date: From the week commencing 19 January 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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Please let us know if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences? At Cancer Research UK, we’re on a mission to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured—and we know that starts with our people. As a Talent & Organisational Effectiveness Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the development of our teams, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive.

This is your chance to combine coordination skills with creativity, helping us deliver impactful learning programmes and organisational initiatives that make a real difference. If you love variety, collaboration, and the idea of working behind the scenes to make big things happen, this role is for you.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you’ll be working closely with another Talent & Organisational Effectiveness Co-ordinator to ensure the smooth operations across our Talent & Organisational Effectiveness (T&OE) teams.

• Keeping us organised:Manage shared inboxes and trackers so communications, actions, and schedules run like clockwork.
• Supporting learning platforms:Set up events, manage enrolments, and provide first-line support for queries.
• Delivering memorable experiences:Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events, from onboarding sessions to leadership programmes.
• Managing finances:Raise purchase orders, process invoices, and track spending, working with Finance to produce simple budget reports.
• Reporting and data:Run standard reports and maintain accurate records to keep everything transparent and accessible.
• Building strong partnerships:Liaise with external providers and venues to ensure events meet CRUK’s brand, inclusion, and accessibility standards.
• Communicating effectively:Support internal communications for talent and organisational development, sending timely updates and event reminders.
• Driving improvement:Spot opportunities to streamline processes and share tools that make life easier for the team.
• Championing inclusion:Ensure fairness, accessibility, and confidentiality in everything you do.

What are we looking for?

This role would ideally be suited to someone who enjoys reporting and processes, with experience in using Power BI for reporting and Microsoft PowerAutomate or similar tools.

• Confident communicator - works well with others, providing helpful updates, supporting virtual meetings, and liaising positively with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) confidently, setting up events, managing enrolments and waitlists, and ensuring content is up to date and well organised.
• Confident in using productivity tools effectively, including MS Office - Excel, Powerpoint, and Sharepoint sites.
• Proven experience in supporting data reporting and dashboard maintenance, helping the team track progress and share insights clearly.
• Applies inclusive and accessible practices in event coordination, communications, and learning setup, following CRUK’s brand and EDI guidance.
• Maintains accurate records and follows agreed processes, producing simple reports and flagging risks early to support smooth operations.
• Coordinates logistics for virtual and in-person events, including scheduling, communications, and attendee support.
• Adept at processing finance tasks with accuracy, including raising purchase orders, handling invoices, and producing basic budget reports with support from Finance.

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.

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.

Additional information

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

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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

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.