Strategic Science Campaigns Lead

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

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.