Manager – Strategic Communications (Science Campaigns)

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; 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 leads planning and delivery of science campaigns that showcase the impact of our research and support organisational priorities.

You'll manage multiple campaigns, create compelling stories linking science to human impact, and use data to evaluate success. This permanent, hybrid role offers an exciting chance to influence science communication at CRUK.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Campaign delivery

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Data-driven

Science comm

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.

Recruitment process

2 stages competency with presentation.

Interview date

Week Commencing 2nd or 9th November

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 020 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.