£63,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 13th September 2026
Recruitment Process: Two-stage competency-based interview process
Interviews: First stage remote, second stage in person
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
What will I be doing?
- Lead CRUK’s Corporate & Consumer communications function, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, brand strategy and narrative.
- Oversee integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns that support fundraising, partnerships, trading, events and brand-building objectives.
- Drive a unified approach to campaign planning across national and regional PR activity.
- Lead corporate communications including CEO communications, employer brand, EDI communications and Annual Report & Accounts activity.
- Provide strategic leadership on crisis communications, issues management and reputational risk.
- Manage and develop a team of six, creating a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
What are we looking for?
- Extensive senior-level communications experience.
- Proven success delivering integrated PR campaigns and multi-channel communications strategies.
- Experience using audience insight, data and evaluation to inform decision making.
- Expertise in crisis communications, issues management and reputation protection.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience managing teams, budgets and external agencies.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
- 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 create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and high-quality tools.
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.
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Lead – Strategic Communications (Corporate & Consumer) employer: Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
Cancer Research UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values community impact and personal growth. As a Part-Time Retail Assistant Manager at our Droitwich Shop, you will enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to lead a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the fight against cancer. With ongoing training and development opportunities, you'll be empowered to enhance your skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.
