Manager – Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns)

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a talented strategic communications professional to join the Strategic Communications & Campaigns team. This role provides specialist expertise in planning and delivering science campaigns that showcase the impact of our research and support organisational priorities.

Based in Stratford, London with flexibility to work 1-2 days in the office, you will lead planning and delivery of campaigns, manage a pipeline of content, and use data to inform decisions while

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering communications campaigns.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to use data and insights to shape decisions.
• Collaborative approach and an interest in science communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic science campaigns and communications activity.
• Project manage campaigns from planning through evaluation.
• Create compelling stories connecting scientific progress with human impact.
• Manage a pipeline of content across priority audiences and channels.
• Use insight and data to inform campaigns and evaluate success.
• Build relationships and provide strategic communications advice across the organisation.

Skills

Proven experience delivering campaigns

Strategic thinking and planning

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Data-driven decision making

Science communication

Job description

£44,000 - £46,500 (+ Benefits)

Directorate : Policy, Information and Communications

Reports to : Lead – Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns)

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)

External closing date : 26 October 2026

Internal closing date : 26 October 2026

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 [e-mail] as soon as possible.

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.

About the Role

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are looking for a talented strategic communications professional to join the Strategic Communications & Campaigns team. This role provides specialist expertise in planning and delivering science campaigns that showcase the impact of our research and support organisational priorities.

What will I be doing?

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic science campaigns and communications activity.
• Project manage campaigns from planning through evaluation.
• Create compelling stories connecting scientific progress with human impact.
• Manage a pipeline of content across priority audiences and channels.
• Use insight and data to inform campaigns and evaluate success.
• Build relationships and provide strategic communications advice across the organisation.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience delivering communications campaigns.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to use data and insights to shape decisions.
• Collaborative approach and an interest in science communication.

Our Values

• 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

What will I gain?

We offer a supportive working environment, excellent benefits, and a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at [e-mail].

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.