At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CRUK Operational Risk Committee and manage risk-related improvement projects.
- Company: Cancer Research UK focuses on cancer research and operates with a commitment to equality.
- Benefits: Generous benefits package and support for work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
- Other info: This is a part-time role based in Stratford, London, for 21 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a leading charity in London, contributing to impactful risk management initiatives.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30000 £ per year.
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 for 21 hours per week, plus benefits.
Grade: P2
Directorate: Chief Operating Office
Reports To: Risk Management & Business Continuity Lead
Contract: 9‑month fixed‑term
Hours: Part‑time, 21 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London; office‑based with high flexibility
Closing date: 22/06/2026 (external and internal)
Responsibilities
- Support and enable the running of the CRUK Operational Risk Committee – clerking, governance, organisation, attendee liaison, metrics and reporting.
- Contribute ideas to, and support project management of, the wider development of a revised approach to risk and assurance in CRUK.
- Work with colleagues in the Assurance function to support the development and operation of the Risk Assurance Map (RAM).
- Support and enable delivery of risk‑management related improvement projects.
- Support update of content of function‑owned key policies and related documents.
- Support delivery of the End of Year Assurance process and associated reporting.
- Support other work of the Risk department as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Self‑starter who takes initiative proactively; works independently and autonomously, managing day‑to‑day workload and priorities, exercising judgement when escalating.
- Relevant experience of working in a risk‑management team environment (any organisation).
- Relevant experience of operating risk‑management processes in a second‑line risk function.
- Strong organisational and logistics skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departmental boundaries.
- Resilient and committed team worker.
- Calm, confident and articulate communicator who can concisely communicate information and concepts to colleagues, memorably imparting information to colleagues and/or customers, guiding and enabling understanding of other points of view.
- Influences others effectively, including at a senior level, using clear and persuasive arguments, building internal networks for collaboration and knowledge sharing with other parts of the charity.
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the charity’s broader strategy and how it impacts and influences the work of the Risk team.
- General technology skills (Microsoft suite of standard tools, use of AI prompts).
- Competent in data and metrics for analysis of risk to inform associated risk reporting.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high‑quality tools. Our policies and processes support work‑life balance and personal wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available. The organisation does not recruit individuals under 18. For more information or to request adjustments, please email recruitment@cancer.org.uk or call 020 3469 8400.
Risk Advisor in Stratford-upon-Avon employer: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK offers a supportive environment with a generous benefits package and career development opportunities. Located in Stratford, London, the team is dedicated to advancing cancer research and ensuring effective risk management practices. The organisation values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
