Impactful Cancer Stories Lead

Cancer Research UK; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity is seeking a Cancer Stories Manager to bring stories of those affected by cancer to the forefront of their communications. This role involves managing impactful campaigns, collaborating with teams, and engaging volunteers. The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills and experience in project management. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the UK, offering a competitive salary and benefits package. The charity is dedicated to representing diversity in storytelling and values its volunteers.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced communications professional with journalism/media/PR background.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives for campaigns.
• Experience in managing complex campaigns with multiple stakeholders.
• Creative approach to storytelling and communications.
• Understanding of volunteer engagement and support.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience in handling sensitive situations involving affected individuals.
• Familiarity with data management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source and share impactful stories showing the human impact of our work.
• Manage high-profile campaigns and initiatives with teams and partners.
• Provide guidance on case study usage based on insights.
• Build relationships with story volunteers, prioritizing their wellbeing.
• Interview volunteers and craft narratives for communications.
• Ensure campaigns reflect community diversity.
• Maintain a secure database of story volunteers.
• Guide the team in strategy development and measure impact.

Skills

Communications expertise

Storytelling skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Volunteer engagement

Influencing and decision-making

Sensitivity and resilience

Data management

Job description

A leading health charity is seeking a Cancer Stories Manager to bring stories of those affected by cancer to the forefront of their communications. This role involves managing impactful campaigns, collaborating with teams, and engaging volunteers. The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills and experience in project management. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the UK, offering a competitive salary and benefits package. The charity is dedicated to representing diversity in storytelling and values its volunteers.