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<b>Harrogate, North Yorkshire</b></p>
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<p><strong>The role is initially for a period of 12-months, to cover maternity leave, although we anticipate that there will be an opportunity for this to become a permanent role due to planned expansion of the team over the next couple of years. </strong></p>
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<b>About Us</b></p>
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<p>Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.</p>
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<p>Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.</p>
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<p>Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Research Administration Officer to support our Research and Services team.</p>
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<b>The Benefits</b><br />
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<p>We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.</p>
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We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Research Administration Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.</p>
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<b>The Role</b><br />
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As a Research Administration Officer, you will organise and support the administration of novel funding initiatives and ongoing Award management within the Research Funding Team to ensure that Yorkshire Cancer Research supports high quality research that directly impacts the people of Yorkshire. This includes the planning and delivery of workshops, supporting new Award processes and the development of Award management processes for the delivery and monitoring or impact for research Awards.</p>
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<p>Specifically, you will:</p>
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<li>Organise and co-ordinate workshops and meetings for the Research, Services and Policy team to support the delivery of novel and existing initiatives. Foster good relationships with external stakeholders and support the Patient Public Involvement of individuals across the initiatives to ensure their input is captured and they are updated on the progress of initiatives as they develop. Provide administration support to ensure Research Awards are effectively managed, allocated funding is used as planned and impact is monitored. Provide effective communications using the variety of channels available to promote and support various initiatives across the Research Services and Policy team. Provide effective communication using the variety of channels available to promote and support various initiatives across the Research, Services and Policy team.</li>
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<b>About You</b></p>
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<p>To be considered for this role, you will need:</p>
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<li>A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or proven experience of working in a research or health environment in a similar role at a similar level.</li>
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<li>Understanding of research funding mechanisms including peer review processes and management of research Awards. Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders including senior academics and medical consultants and public health experts. An understanding of Patient Public Involvement in relation to health research funding. An understanding of the health research environment and funding landscape. An awareness of UK research governance and issues affecting the research environment and the voluntary sector. An understanding of implementation of research findings into health services and public health is desirable but not essential. Excellent attention to detail, able to carry out tasks accurately, including correct data entry and reporting. Strong IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database management. To be able to develop reports and present complex information to a wide range of stakeholders.</li>
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<p><b>Application</b></p>
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<p>Before applying, please visit our <a href="https://yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/careers" rel="no-follow">Careers Page</a> to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.</p>
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<p>To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, People Partner before 15 March 2022. Please read our <a href="https://yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/recruitment-privacy-notice" rel="no-follow"><b>privacy notice</b></a> before applying.</p>
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<p>The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.</p>
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<p>We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.</p>