Research and Policy Executive Assistant content
About the role
As Executive Assistant to the Director of Research, Policy and Impact, you will provide high-quality, confidential and proactive executive and administrative support to the Director and coordination support across the Research, Policy and Impact directorate.
You will manage the Director’s diary, priorities, correspondence and meeting commitments, helping to ensure that time and attention are focused on the directorate’s most important strategic, operational and governance priorities.
You will support effective coordination across the directorate’s research and clinical trials, cancer insight, data and impact, and policy and public affairs functions. This will include planning meetings, preparing agendas and briefing materials, maintaining accurate records, monitoring decisions and actions, and supporting communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Success in this role will require excellent judgement, forward planning, attention to detail and the confidence to manage competing demands. You will handle sensitive information appropriately and build trusted working relationships with colleagues, Trustees, researchers, healthcare professionals, public bodies, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
How to apply
Visit our careers site to read the full role profile and apply.
The charity is a responsible and flexible employer. We offer hybrid working and welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
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 at recruitment@ycr.org.uk or call the People Team on 01423 642803.
