Research Team Administration Officer | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic research team administrative officer to join the International Centre for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer (IReC) at The Royal Marsden., · Work effectively and efficiently through developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems and providing high level administrative support.

· Builds and maintains strong working relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external. Providing updates where necessary on the development of work and ensuring deadlines are adhered to. Able to communicate complex concepts to all stakeholders.

· Work in a courteous and professional manner, respond positively and promptly to enquires and incoming calls, exercising tact and discretion and using initiative on issues which can be dealt with personally; where appropriate redirecting to other senior staff, proactively seeking information and passing on as necessary.

· To ensure that incoming messages are dealt with or appropriately redirected and to forward items requiring input from others that cannot be otherwise dealt with, clearly indicating any deadlines or instructions as necessary to facilitate prompt resolution and prioritisation.

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IReC was set-up at The Royal Marsden in 2021 to accelerate research and improve outcomes for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer (rHNC). IReC has the ambitious aim of bringing together a team of talented clinicians and researchers to create a centre of

The International Centre for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer (IReC) is the world's first centre for recurrent head and neck cancers. We have the ambitious aim to create a centre of international excellence and set international standards in the curative treatment, palliation and supportive care of recurrent head and neck cancers.

The Research Team Administration Officer will support the Director of the International Centre for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer, which was funded by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured, and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.