Logistics Coordinator at Cancer Research UK in CRT Cambridge Lab

Logistics Coordinator

£25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Facilities (TI)
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: On-site 5 days per week at our Babraham Research Campus Labs in Cambridge
Closing date: 6th September 23:55pm

Recruitment process: Initial phone screen followed by competency-based interview face-to-face at our Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge.
Interview date: Phone screens will take place from 14th September with formal Interviews being held on the 24th and 25th September 2026.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Logistics Coordinator to support our Facilities and Operations Team, ensuring a smooth and efficient logistics process across all locations on the Babraham Research campus in Cambridge.

In this role, you will be central to keeping our operations running seamlessly by managing daily courier activity, maintaining key relationships, and providing hands‑on support to colleagues across the organisation.

As the primary point of contact for all inbound and outbound couriers, you will coordinate shipments, resolve queries, and ensure timely and accurate movement of materials.

You will also build strong relationships with third‑party logistics providers and stay informed about the market to help us secure the best value and service. Maintaining accurate process documentation and supporting the review of logistics contracts with Operations colleagues will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

This is a fully on‑site role, with the post holder working across all CRH locations on the Babraham campus, including the Jonas Webb and Bennet Buildings. If you thrive in a coordination‑focused environment, enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, and want to play a vital role in supporting scientific work, we’d love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

• Monitor CRH Facilities Helpdesk tickets and review, triage and resolve where possible those relating to logistics.

• Act as the main point of contact for all inbound and outbound couriers, supporting staff with payment and paperwork, and troubleshooting issues with shipments as required.

• Arrange courier shipments between CRH sites and to external partners/suppliers as required.

• Work with Operations Team Leadership to ensure all logistics processes are clearly documented and that relevant guidance documents are available for staff.

• Ensure all documentation is regularly reviewed and kept up to date.

• Build effective relationships with third party logistics providers and regularly review the market to ensure best value.

• Work with colleagues in the TI Commercial team to implement and maintain contracts with Couriers where appropriate.

• Support Facilities Team members with daily tasks including managing deliveries and restocking consumables where required.

• Keep up to date with relevant industry and regulatory shipping guidance and undertake any necessary training as required.

• Provide cover and Ad hoc support for other members and areas of the facilities team as required.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to A level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate substantial hands‑on experience within a logistics environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams.

• Point of contact for incoming and outgoing deliveries

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• A flexible approach to providing support, including working across different locations / buildings (on a single site)

• A collaborative mentality with the ability to work independently where needed.

• Experience of providing high level support to multiple members of staff ideally in a multi-disciplinary scientific environment.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively