Does Cancer Research UK sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Yes — Cancer Research UK holds a UK sponsor licence.
It appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors (checked against the register download of 2026-07-26). A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible hires — it is not a guarantee that any particular vacancy comes with sponsorship, so always confirm with the employer for the specific role.
Cancer Research UK is currently hiring on FindSponsorJobs across Scientific & QA (16), Accounting & Finance (4), IT (1).
Live Cancer Research UK roles
Senior Finance Manager CRH
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
£75,000 - £80,000 per annum plus benefits Reports to: Head of Finance Directorate: Finance, Governance, Assurance Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 17 November 2026 23:55 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. Recruitment process: 2 stage compete…
Senior Business Development Executive (MedTech & Diagnostics)
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Senior Business Development Executive (MedTech & Diagnostics) Salary: £76,000-£84,000 (dependant on experience) plus benefits Reports to: Associate Director – Business Development Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Thursday 19th November 23:55pm Recruitment process: Initial Screening call via MS teams followed by a compet…
Senior Portfolio Manager
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
We’re looking for a Senior Portfolio Operations Manager to drive clarity, control and operational excellence across a complex technology portfolio, playing a critical role in ensuring our investment delivers maximum impact towards our mission to beat cancer. Senior Portfolio Operations Manager £56,000 - £62,000 Per Annum plus benefits Reports to: Head of Product Portfolio Directorate: Chief Operating Office, Technology Contract: Fixed term (12 months) Hours: 35 hours Location: Stratford, London…
Senior Portfolio Manager
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
We’re looking for a Senior Portfolio Operations Manager to drive clarity, control and operational excellence across a complex technology portfolio, playing a critical role in ensuring our investment delivers maximum impact towards our mission to beat cancer. Senior Portfolio Operations Manager £56,000 - £62,000 Per Annum plus benefits Reports to: Head of Product Portfolio Directorate: Chief Operating Office, Technology Contract: Fixed term (12 months) Hours: 35 hours Location: Stratford, London…
Senior Scientist (Biochemistry/Biophysics) - Mechanistic Pharmacology
Cancer Research UK
UK
Senior Scientist - Biochemistry & Biophysics (Mechanistic Pharmacology) Salary : £41,700 - £51,300 plus benefits (dependent on experience) Reports to: Principal Scientist or above Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs) Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (3 days minimum per week onsite at the laboratory site). Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026 …
Audience Senior Manager
Cancer Research UK
Old Town, Stratford-Upon-Avon
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum plusbenefits Reports to: Audience Lead Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 2 November 2026 23:55 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. Recruitment process: 2 stage competency-based intervi…
Student Portfolio Analyst (undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
Old Town, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Student Portfolio Analyst (undergraduate placement scheme) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Portfolio Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 54 Week, Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we strongly recommend that you apply early to a…
Translation Manager - Oxford region
Cancer Research UK
UK
Translation Manager (Oxford Region) Salary : £48,000 - £58,000 plus benefits (dependent on experience) Reports to : Senior Translation Executive Department : Research & Innovation Contract : 12-month, Fixed-Term Contract Hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Home-based with occasional on-site working primarily at the University of Oxford (with the requirement to work with other universities in the region). Closing date : Sunday 8th November 2027 Interview process: Competency-based inte…
Student Placement - Biosciences (lab based undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
UK
Student Placement - Biosciences (Lab based) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 52 week, Fixed-term Contract Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that y…
Student Placement - Mechanistic Pharmacology (lab based undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
UK
Student Placement – Mechanistic Pharmacology (Lab based) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Scientist (Mechanistic Pharmacology) Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Fixed-term Contract 52 weeks Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge – Lab based Closing date: Sunday 8th November 23:55pm Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency-based interview process. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for …
Student Portfolio Analyst (undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Student Portfolio Analyst (undergraduate placement scheme) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Portfolio Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 54 Week, Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we strongly recommend that you apply early to a…
Student Medical Writing and Pharmacovigilance Assistant (undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Student Medical Writing and Pharmacovigilance Assistant (undergraduate placement scheme) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Principal Medical Writer Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 54 Week, Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 8th November 23:55pm This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we stro…
Student Placement - Medicinal Chemistry (lab based undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
UK
Student Placement - Medicinal Chemistry (Lab based) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Group Leader (Medicinal Chemistry) Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 52 week, Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: CRUK Scotland institute, Glasgow (Lab based) Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let …
Student Clinical Study Coordinator (undergraduate placement scheme)
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Student Clinical Study Coordinator (undergraduate placement scheme) Salary: £24,000 plus benefits Reports to: Associate Clinical Operations Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Two 56-Week, Fixed-term Contracts Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 23:55pm This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received therefore, we s…
Philanthropy Manager (Francis Crick Institute)
Cancer Research UK
UK
Philanthropy Manager (Francis Crick Institute) Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 plus benefits Reports to: Philanthropy Lead Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Francis Crick Institute, London. Hybrid working pattern with 3-days per week on site (there will also be a requirement to attend CRUK’s head office in Stratford once a fortnight) Closing date: Sunday 8th November Recruitment process: Two stage interview process. Interview date: …
Principal Regulatory Medical Writer
Cancer Research UK
UK
Principal Regulatory Medical Writer Salary : £50,000-£58,000 plus benefits Reports to: Medical Writing Manager Contract: 1x Permanent Contract 1x 12 month Fixed-term Contract hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working requests considered) Location: Stratford, London (high flex 1-2 days per week in the office, or Homebased on request). We’re happy to offer home-based contracts through our flexible working policy. While this role does involve occasional travel to our Stratford Offic…
Business Development Manager (Data & AI)
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Business Development Manager (Data & AI) Salary: £50,000-£59,000 plus benefits Reports to: Business Development Executive Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Recruitment process: Two stage interview process: 30-minute initial interview followed by a further 1-hour competency-based interview with a presentat…
Director of Strategic Finance & Performance
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
Director of Strategic Finance and Performance Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Directorate: Finance, Governance & Assurance Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 27 October 2026 Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. Recruitment Proc…
Translation Executive
Cancer Research UK
UK
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we are beating cancer. Translation Executive (Cambridge Region) £60,000 - £68,000 plus benefits Reports to: Cambridge Senior Translation Executive Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 12 month, Fixed-Term contract Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Homebased, Cambridge (with the expectation for regular travel across your region circa 2/3 days per week). Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Recruitment proces…
Projects Leaders Team Lead - Drug Development
Cancer Research UK
Stratford, East London
£75,000 - £81,000 per annum plus benefits Reports to: Head of Study, Project and Portfolio Management Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Location Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 2 November 2026 23:55 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. Recruitment process: 2 stage in…
Principal Scientist (Mechanistic Pharmacology)
Cancer Research UK
UK
Principal Scientist, Mechanistic Pharmacology Salary: £50,400-£64,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits (includes up to 12% pension contribution and income protection) Reports to: Group Leader – Mechanistic Pharmacology Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs) Location: Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge (lab based with a minimum of 3 days per week…