Talent & Influencer Senior Manager

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK are looking for a passionate, well-connected Talent and Influencer Senior Manager to join our Talent and Influencers team. You will manage a team of 3 to work cross organ­isationally with CRUK directorates, including Policy, Marketing and Research and Innovation.

You will lead planning and delivery of complex campaigns and projects, ensuring they are strategically aligned and deliver impact for the charity, while building strong relationships with high‑profile talent,

Qualifications

• Experienced campaign leader with strong influencing skills.
• Ability to articulate Cancer Research UK's cause to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record delivering high-profile campaigns and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of complex talent and influencer campaigns.
• Line manage and develop the Talent & Influencers team, setting clear objectives.
• Create stand-out campaigns engaging talent, influencers and audiences.
• Demonstrate value exchange for talent and influencers across campaigns.
• Coach the team to build a high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Oversee activity across the organisation and provide strategic direction.

Skills

Campaign management

People leadership

Influencer relations

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Job description

Talent and Influencer Senior Manager

£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Talent & Influencer Relations

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 24th September 2026 23:55

Cancer Research UK are looking for a passionate, well-connected Talent and Influencer Senior Manager to join our Talent and Influencers team. You will manage a team of 3 to work cross organisationally with a variety of CRUK directorates, including Policy, Marketing, and Research and Innovation.

You will lead the planning and delivery of complex campaigns and projects, ensuring they are strategically aligned, well managed and deliver maximum impact for the charity. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile talent, influencers and their representatives to support successful campaign delivery.

It’s a real mix in terms of the campaigns you will support on, past campaigns have included Race for Life with GK Barry and various big names endorsing our general election campaign.

We are looking candidates that come with experience of delivering high-profile, complex campaigns and managing teams, alongside the ability to build strong relationships with celebrities, influencers, agents and industry connections. You could currently work as a Talent Manager or agent within a creative industry such as music, film, radio, advertising or TV or work in business or politics.

These campaigns bring in millions for the charity, so this is a real opportunity for you to lead a talented team and use your campaign delivery, leadership and relationship management experience to help us beat Cancer.

What will I be doing?

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of complex, high-profile talent and influencer campaigns and projects, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, on time and against agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Line manage, coach and develop the Talent & Influencers team, setting clear objectives, supporting development and creating a high-performing, confident and inclusive team.
• Create stand-out campaigns, projects and propositions that are engaging for talent, influencers and their audiences - highlighting their passion for the Cancer Research UK's cause.
• Demonstrate a clear ‘value exchange’ for talent and influencers – showing that their time and effort results in impactful, high-profile campaigns across multiple channels.
• Share your experience and coach the Talent & Influencers team, helping to develop a high performing, confident and inclusive team.
• Maintain an overview of all talent & influencer activity across the organisation; analysing opportunities for talent & influencer involvement, providing considered, expert advice and giving strategic direction.
• Oversee the effective planning, prioritisation and resourcing of activity across the team, ensuring capacity is aligned to organisational priorities and complex campaigns are appropriately supported.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness by playing a leading role in annual planning, prioritisation and reporting processes for the team.
• Monitor and track performance of talent & influencer activity to report back on successes and learnings constructively. Ensure that key deliverables and KPIs are set and measured for every project.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across CRUK to manage competing priorities, resolve challenges and ensure talent and influencer activity supports wider organisational objectives.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced campaign and people leader with strong influencing skills and the ability to inspire trust and confidence in stakeholders and teams both internally and externally.
• Ability to articulate Cancer Research UK's cause, core purpose and scale of ambition and transform complex scientific areas of research into engaging, user-friendly communication.
• Strong track record of leading and delivering complex, high-profile campaigns and projects, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders to achieve clear outcomes and measurable results.
• Evidence of building strong relationships and experience of working with a network of senior contacts across the talent sector (including with talent, influencers and their representatives) to create and execute high profile, strategic campaigns with cut-through and visible results. This could incorporate a range of sectors including digital, TV, film, radio, fashion, beauty, business or politics.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach that enhances, develops and utilises the skills of team members and a wider peer group.
• Commercial awareness: ability to identify and maximise opportunities to deliver direct and indirect financial value to the charity.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; attention to detail.
• Strong people management, leadership and coaching skills, with experience of developing individuals and teams to deliver high performance.
• A background in influencer marketing is desirable
• please note you will be required to attend industry events to liaise with talent & influencer supporters, so being flexible in working unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) where required (lieu time applies) is a must.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

• Bold: 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

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

Eligibility criteria

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:

• completed their getting started period
• discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager
• been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.

For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

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.