Senior Change Communications Manager, CANCER RESEARCH UK

Guardian Jobs; Stratford; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity is seeking a Senior Change Communications Manager to lead a multi-channel internal communications strategy. You will collaborate with stakeholders to shape messaging and ensure effective engagement across the organization. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in communication within large-scale transformation settings. This role includes a full-time commitment with flexible office-based requirements.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career and personal development opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven internal comms expertise in large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong storytelling and content creation skills.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-channel internal comms strategy.
• Manage core comms channels and create engaging content.
• Evaluate and improve comms effectiveness using feedback.

Skills

Internal comms expertise

Storytelling and content creation

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Overview

Drive transformation. Inspire change. Shape the future of CRUK.

Senior Change Communications Manager

£45,000 - £50,0000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Business Transformation

Grade: P3

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 12 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)

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: Sunday 9 November 2025, 23:55.

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: 2 stage interviews

Interview date: 20th, 21st and 24th November 2025

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

What you’ll do

• Lead a bold, multi-channel internal comms and engagement strategy that builds awareness, motivation and momentum.
• Own and evolve the transformation story—develop key messages and keep them fresh, relevant, and inspiring.
• Manage core comms channels (newsletter, SharePoint, events, etc.) and create engaging content that connects.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to tailor communications that resonate across diverse teams.
• Collaborate across CRUK to align messaging, amplify impact, and ensure change feels embedded—not bolted on.
• Continuously evaluate and improve comms effectiveness using feedback and data.

What you’ll bring

• Proven internal comms expertise, ideally in large-scale transformation programmes within a large organisation.
• Strong storytelling and content creation skills—able to simplify the complex and inspire action.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and driven by impact.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a passion for making change stick.

Organisation values

• 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

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I 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 for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

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