Talent & Influencer Relations Senior Manager

Guardian Jobs; Stratford; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health charity is seeking a dynamic Talent & Influencers Senior Manager to lead key talent engagement initiatives and manage high-profile relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in ambassador programmes, strong strategic insights, and excellent relationship-building skills. This full-time, permanent role is based in Stratford, Ontario, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ambassador or patron programmes in high-profile or charitable settings.
• Familiarity with royal or high-level patron engagement, including protocol and reputational considerations.
• Understanding of the charity sector and the unique dynamics of working with talent and high-profile supporters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the Ambassador Programme.
• Manage relationships with ambassadors and industry representatives.
• Provide strategic insights on emerging trends in talent, philanthropy, and patronage.

Skills

Talent engagement

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Invaluable connections. Unmissable events. Millions raised changing lives. Talent & Influencers Senior Manager
Salary: £56,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Head of Talent & Influencers
Grade: M2
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: continued
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: 5th November 2025, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier externally after 5 days if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. 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

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We’re united by one purpose: to beat cancer. Every day, our passionate professionals push boundaries to make breakthroughs happen. But we know we must go further, faster - and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a dynamic individual with a flair for talent engagement and strategic relationship building. If you're ready to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What will I be doing?

Campaign Delivery & Operations

• Lead the design and delivery of CRUK's Ambassador Programme, engaging high-profile supporters who champion our cause.
• Support the planning and execution of royal engagements, ensuring discretion, sensitivity, and alignment with CRUK's mission.
• Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, royal households, senior stakeholders, and industry representatives.

Talent Engagement & Industry Networks

• Represent CRUK externally across the talent and influencer landscape - from TV and film to fashion, music, business, and social media.
• Identify and onboard new talent for campaigns, ensuring their involvement supports strategic goals.
• Provide expert advice on reputational, political, and industry matters related to talent partnerships.

Strategic Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with the Senior Manager (Campaign Delivery) to align ambassador, royal, and campaign activities.
• Offer strategic insights on emerging trends in talent, philanthropy, and patronage.
• Play a key role in the Relationship Management leadership team, contributing to planning, prioritisation, and cross-organisational collaboration.

What are you looking for?

• A well-connected professional with credibility across the talent and influencer sectors.
• Proven experience managing ambassador or patron programmes in high-profile or charitable settings.
• Familiarity with royal or high-level patron engagement, including protocol and reputational considerations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders.
• Strong communicator, adept at crafting compelling strategies, proposals, and briefings.
• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term opportunities.
• Commercially aware, with a knack for spotting and maximising value.
• Understanding of the charity sector and the unique dynamics of working with talent and high-profile supporters.

Our 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.

Additional Information

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