PROSTATE CANCER UK
Southwark, London
What the job involves Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and it's harming too many lives. At Prostate Cancer UK, one of our top priorities is funding research that leads to real change. It's vital we do our best to make sure this research makes a meaningful difference to men's lives, and that's where you come in. We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Research Officer to help us deliver our funding schemes and patient and public involvement work. This role sits in the Research Funding Team and will provide us with support across our grant funding schemes, ensuring we are following best practise in research funding. You'll take responsibility for a small portfolio of active research grants, providing support and guidance to the researchers leading them. You'll be a main point of contact for grant applicants, supporting them as they apply to us and will be responsible for running peer review. Using your understanding of research funding and administration, you'll help make sure our funding schemes run smoothly and to time. You'll work with colleagues to support patient and public involvement in research both in our review process and through our Patient Representative Network who help researchers make sure their work is focussed on the needs of men with prostate cancer. What we want from you We're looking for a Senior Research Officer who is passionate about research and has a desire to develop knowledge of prostate cancer. You'll hold a biomedical degree (or a degree in a related science subject), or with equivalent experience gained in research funding, administration or the wider research sector. You'll already have a good grasp of how grant funding works with demonstrable experience of research administration and peer review. Confidence in interpreting complex scientific information is important, as you'll be using this knowledge to find the right people to peer review the grant applications that are submitted to our schemes. You'll have experience of supporting scientific meetings, preferably research funding committees, and understand the importance of capturing accurate minutes to provide constructive feedback to applicants. You're also an accurate record keeper with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills. You're assured and clear in your communication, both written and verbal, and you're able to respond to a wide range of inquiries from researchers while always adhering to data protection and confidentiality best practices. Experience of using Symplectic's Grant Tracker or other grant management systems would be an advantage but is not essential. We encourage applications from candidates who may not completely fit the job description as we are fully committed to help colleagues develop and progress in their role. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men - prostate cancer. It's a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men's health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition - to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We're blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you'll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We'll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our 'How to apply' section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply via the button below. Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or any other questions - we're here to help: The closing date is Sunday 11 th January 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 19 th January 2026. We're expecting the interviews for this role to be held online. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
What the job involves Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and it's harming too many lives. At Prostate Cancer UK, one of our top priorities is funding research that leads to real change. It's vital we do our best to make sure this research makes a meaningful difference to men's lives, and that's where you come in. We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Research Officer to help us deliver our funding schemes and patient and public involvement work. This role sits in the Research Funding Team and will provide us with support across our grant funding schemes, ensuring we are following best practise in research funding. You'll take responsibility for a small portfolio of active research grants, providing support and guidance to the researchers leading them. You'll be a main point of contact for grant applicants, supporting them as they apply to us and will be responsible for running peer review. Using your understanding of research funding and administration, you'll help make sure our funding schemes run smoothly and to time. You'll work with colleagues to support patient and public involvement in research both in our review process and through our Patient Representative Network who help researchers make sure their work is focussed on the needs of men with prostate cancer. What we want from you We're looking for a Senior Research Officer who is passionate about research and has a desire to develop knowledge of prostate cancer. You'll hold a biomedical degree (or a degree in a related science subject), or with equivalent experience gained in research funding, administration or the wider research sector. You'll already have a good grasp of how grant funding works with demonstrable experience of research administration and peer review. Confidence in interpreting complex scientific information is important, as you'll be using this knowledge to find the right people to peer review the grant applications that are submitted to our schemes. You'll have experience of supporting scientific meetings, preferably research funding committees, and understand the importance of capturing accurate minutes to provide constructive feedback to applicants. You're also an accurate record keeper with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills. You're assured and clear in your communication, both written and verbal, and you're able to respond to a wide range of inquiries from researchers while always adhering to data protection and confidentiality best practices. Experience of using Symplectic's Grant Tracker or other grant management systems would be an advantage but is not essential. We encourage applications from candidates who may not completely fit the job description as we are fully committed to help colleagues develop and progress in their role. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men - prostate cancer. It's a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men's health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition - to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We're blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you'll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We'll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our 'How to apply' section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply via the button below. Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or any other questions - we're here to help: The closing date is Sunday 11 th January 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 19 th January 2026. We're expecting the interviews for this role to be held online. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
PROSTATE CANCER UK
£40,500 - £47,700 per year Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office What the job involves Prostate Cancer UK are launching the most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history, and we re looking for a brilliant Appeal Manager to help make it happen. In this role, you ll be right at the heart of the campaign, working closely with the Head of Appeal to keep everything on track and running smoothly. You ll coordinate plans, manage timelines and milestones, and help make sure everyone involved knows what s happening and when. You ll drive forward the creation of campaign materials too, from website content and videos to newsletters and donor content. Your role will be to make sure everything s consistent, high-quality and feels part of one powerful, inspiring appeal. You ll also keep campaign plans, documents and resources organised and easy for everyone to access. Working closely with teams across the charity including fundraising, communications, finance and our programme teams acting as the central point of coordination. You ll help prepare briefings and updates for senior leaders and external partners, support events and meetings, and make sure every interaction feels thoughtful and well-planned. If you thrive on collaboration, love making things happen, and want your work to have real impact, this is your moment. What we want from you We re looking for an Appeal Manager who makes things happen and keeps things moving. You ll be highly organised, thrive on hitting targets and love the satisfaction of seeing a plan come together. You re good at managing shifting priorities, recognising what s most important, and making sure it gets done. You ll have experience of working on a major fundraising appeal, capital campaign or within a high-performing fundraising team and know what it takes to deliver brilliant donor experiences. You ll be comfortable coordinating complex projects with lots of moving parts and stakeholders, keeping everything on track and everyone in the loop. A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential. You ll enjoy working across teams, building strong relationships and making sure nothing slips through the net. You ll also be an effective and engaging communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to pull together clear, thoughtful briefings and reports. If you're a natural doer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for purpose, we would love to hear from you. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men prostate cancer. It s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our How to apply section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. The closing date is Sunday 19th October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Interviews are currently scheduled for the week of Friday 24th October 2025. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
£40,500 - £47,700 per year Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office What the job involves Prostate Cancer UK are launching the most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history, and we re looking for a brilliant Appeal Manager to help make it happen. In this role, you ll be right at the heart of the campaign, working closely with the Head of Appeal to keep everything on track and running smoothly. You ll coordinate plans, manage timelines and milestones, and help make sure everyone involved knows what s happening and when. You ll drive forward the creation of campaign materials too, from website content and videos to newsletters and donor content. Your role will be to make sure everything s consistent, high-quality and feels part of one powerful, inspiring appeal. You ll also keep campaign plans, documents and resources organised and easy for everyone to access. Working closely with teams across the charity including fundraising, communications, finance and our programme teams acting as the central point of coordination. You ll help prepare briefings and updates for senior leaders and external partners, support events and meetings, and make sure every interaction feels thoughtful and well-planned. If you thrive on collaboration, love making things happen, and want your work to have real impact, this is your moment. What we want from you We re looking for an Appeal Manager who makes things happen and keeps things moving. You ll be highly organised, thrive on hitting targets and love the satisfaction of seeing a plan come together. You re good at managing shifting priorities, recognising what s most important, and making sure it gets done. You ll have experience of working on a major fundraising appeal, capital campaign or within a high-performing fundraising team and know what it takes to deliver brilliant donor experiences. You ll be comfortable coordinating complex projects with lots of moving parts and stakeholders, keeping everything on track and everyone in the loop. A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential. You ll enjoy working across teams, building strong relationships and making sure nothing slips through the net. You ll also be an effective and engaging communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to pull together clear, thoughtful briefings and reports. If you're a natural doer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for purpose, we would love to hear from you. Why work with us? Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men prostate cancer. It s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year. Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease. Work with us and you ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Prostate Cancer UK we re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally. We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change. How and where we work We are all expected to be in the office (SE1 2QN) 4 days a month (pro-rata for part time colleagues) to work with and alongside colleagues in our immediate team and beyond to build connections and strong working relationships. We value that face-to-face time for relationships, projects and decisions. Next steps More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our How to apply section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. The closing date is Sunday 19th October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. Interviews: By arrangement. Interviews are currently scheduled for the week of Friday 24th October 2025. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales () and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number .
