Business Operations Administrator

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** Hyper intelligence. Curious mindsets. Accelerated progress.
**** Business Operations Administrator**£25,000 - £28,000 plus
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* Reports to:

** Business Operations Manager
** Directorate**:
Cancer Research Horizons
** Contract**:
Permanent
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* Hours:

** Full time 35 hours per week
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* Location:

** Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
** Visa sponsorship:
** You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is
** not
* * able to offer visa sponsorship.
** Closing date: 3rd
** February 2026, 23:55

If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment request, please contact  as soon as possible.
** Recruitment process:
** 2 stage competency interview
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* How to Apply:

** We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form and the application questions for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Not that we will not be able to see cover letters until we have selected you for interview. We would suggest you copy and paste cover letters in the application.
** At Cancer Research Horizons**, we’re professionals with purpose — accelerating world‑class science to beat cancer. Every day, our work brings us closer to cures. But to go further and faster, we need talented people who want to learn, grow and make a real difference.

Join our Business Operations team, the engine room behind Cancer Research Horizons, where innovation meets impact. In this vibrant and collaborative environment, no two days are the same — you’ll build new connections, develop valuable skills and play a vital role in turning cutting‑edge research into treatments that change lives.

You'll oversee the management of the patent portfolio and contract execution, along with a range of related business operational activities, form a vital part of the work towards Cancer Research Horizon’s overall goal of taking cutting-edge innovations from the lab bench to patient bedsides, in support of CRUK’s vision to bring forward the day all cancers are cured.
* Provide high‑quality administrative support to the Business Operations team, with a focus on
** contracts and agreements
*** Manage and prioritise contract signing requests, ensuring accurate processing, recording and storage in line with internal procedures
* Create and maintain agreement and grant records in
** Minuet
* * and
** Flexi Grant**, ensuring key dates, documentation and statuses are accurate and up to date
* Support contract negotiations by liaising with internal teams and external partners
* Help maintain data integrity across systems, identifying and resolving missing, outdated or incomplete records
* Develop your skills by assisting with
** small contract negotiations**, with the opportunity to take on responsibility for a small contract portfolio over time
* Coordinate the archiving and organisation of physical and electronic agreement documents
* Communicate clearly with stakeholders, managing expectations around timelines, requirements and responsibilities
* Contribute flexibly to the smooth running of the Business Operations team
* Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
* Experience providing administrative support within a team environment. Must have excellent attention to detail.
* Confident communicator, with strong written and verbal skills
* Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
* Competent in
** Microsoft Office
** and quick to learn new systems
* Self‑motivated, able to work independently while being a collaborative team player
* Willing to support colleagues across a variety of activities
* A genuine interest in
** contract management and negotiation**, with a desire to learn, develop and grow in this specialist area (experience welcome but not essential)
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
** Bold:
** Act with ambition,…