Project Manager - Research


Company:	Prostate Cancer Research
Salary:	£43,454 to £48,404 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC1X 8HN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Prostate Cancer Research is seeking a highly organised Project Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects across the Research Team. The Research Team brings together translational and academic research activities, working with NHS, academic, industry and charity partners to accelerate improvements in prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes.

The Project Manager will report to the Head of Project Delivery and work closely with colleagues across the Research Team, Corporate Partnerships Team and wider organisation to support the successful delivery of research and innovation projects. The postholder will support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects, ensuring effective governance, reporting and communication, and helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with organisational priorities.

The role will provide project management support across a diverse portfolio of research, innovation and partnership projects. Working across projects at different stages of development, the Project Manager will support activities from initiation and mobilisation through to implementation, evaluation and close-out.

Current examples of programmes supported by this role include Prostate Progress and the Innovation Hub, although the postholder will work flexibly across the wider Research Team portfolio as organisational priorities evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of research and innovation projects across the Research Team.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action logs and project documentation.

• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and highlight risks, issues or delays.

• Support project mobilisation, implementation and close-out activities.

• Coordinate project meetings and ensure actions are appropriately tracked and completed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.

• Act as a central point of coordination across project teams.

• Facilitate project meetings, working groups and stakeholder discussions.

• Support clear and timely communication of project updates, actions and decisions.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain project records, risk logs and governance documentation.

• Support the preparation of reports, dashboards and updates for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure project information is accurate, up to date and accessible.

• Support governance processes and reporting requirements across the Research Team.

Operational Support

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across research, data, finance, partnerships and operations.

• Support resource planning and coordination across multiple projects.

• Assist with monitoring project budgets, timelines and deliverables.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

Research & Innovation Portfolio Support

• Support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research, innovation and partnership projects.

• Contribute to projects involving NHS, academic, charity and industry partners.

• Support programmes such as Prostate Progress and the Innovation Hub, whilst remaining flexible to work across the wider Research Team portfolio as priorities evolve.

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