Manager – Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns) in Stratford, London. This office-based role offers flexibility with 1-2 days in the office and a permanent contract for 35 hours per week.

The role involves leading science campaigns, content planning, and providing strategic communications guidance across the organisation. A strong track record in campaigns and data-driven decision-making is essential.

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

Strategic campaign planning

Project management

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Science communication

Job description

## Manager – Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns)Apply: Stratford (2 Redman Place): Full time: Posted Today: R034390£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 2026This 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.**Recruitment process:** **2 stages competency with presentation.****Interview date: Week Commencing 2****nd** **or 9****th** **November****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.**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]. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.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.