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Stratford (Hybrid)
£80000 - £85000 per annum
Permanent
Job description
Expert technical leadership. Modern Tech-Stack. Being Agile.
Senior Software Engineering Manager
£80,000 - £85,000 (+ )
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Department: Chief Operating Office
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)
Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
Closing date: 02 December 2024 23:55
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 as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews
Interview date: From the week commencing 02 December 2024
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.
Cancer Research UK has an ambitious Engineering Strategy and modern with a complex hybrid (on-premise & multi-cloud) infrastructure underpinning an extensive technical estate. As part of our strategy, the charity is delivering a range of ambitious, modern change initiatives and programmes across the organisation to ensure we maximise the value of all our resources while delivering operational transformation & management and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation. Therefore, our software delivery lifecycle, DevOps, full-stack, and integration technologies must operate securely and scale to meet the organisation's needs if we are to deliver our strategy of beating cancer.
Our in-house software solutions include a Content Management platform supporting multiple websites, Event and Activity Management web applications, Online Fundraising platform, Payments platform, Ecommerce and mobile apps. These are business critical systems under continual agile development, operating at scale for millions of users such as: cancer patients looking for information, supporters and volunteers helping with fundraising, c.600+ stores, c.4,000+ office staff, and researchers working towards curing cancer.
We are searching for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead our highly skilled, cross-disciplined, and diverse Software Engineering capability (c.25-30 staff including Front-End, Back-End, and Integration) which supports the charity's product development whilst establishing an agile, secure, and smooth-running digital workplace. The purpose of your role will be to deliver our software engineering strategy while providing technical leadership that develops the teams' skills and careers and encourages innovation by setting up small multi-skilled product teams empowered to make decisions and prioritise their work.
If you are an Engineering leader who has led and developed software engineering teams in large organisations, we would love for you to join our mission.
What will I be doing?
Leading Cancer Research UK's Software Engineering capability (c.25 to 30 staff) by:
Evolving and delivering the Software Engineering Strategy.
Developing platforms and products that are reliable, secure, performant, and flexible.
Recruiting and supporting software engineers' career development.
Providing expert technical guidance and motivational leadership.
Line managing, leading and developing an inclusive and high-functioning team by:
Creating a positive culture which recognises success, develops and drives high performance and rewards results to retain talent within the team and wider function.
Further developing the Software Engineering capability by collaborating with Lead Engineers to develop standards and reusable assets and encourage knowledge sharing (the current capabilities include Front-End, Back-End, and Integration).
Partnering with internal and external stakeholders ensuring a mature approach to architecting new solutions, giving estimates and commitments; and delivering on agreed commitments while optimising the efficiency of the team.
Fostering collaborative relationships with the others in the Engineering first-line team and across the Technology directorate to ensure appropriate levels of governance, platform reliability, efficiency and quality of delivery.
Embodying Cancer Research UK's leadership behaviours by:
Driving for impact by aiming high, creating clarity, and acting decisively.
Embracing our mission as a collective effort.
Creating an environment where our Software Engineering team can do impactful work by enabling ownership and building an inclusive workplace.
Fostering conditions where ideas and fresh approaches thrive by being curious and valuing challenges and ideas.
What skills will I need?
Experienced engineering leader who has recruited, developed, and engaged software engineering teams in large, complex organisations.
Excellent knowledge of the fast-moving technology landscape with a particular focus on cloud engineering and knowledge of:
Current best practices (e.g. BDD, CI/CD).
Architectural approaches and their future direction (e.g. modern front-end development/single-page applications, serverless services, infrastructure-as-code).
Full-stack JavaScript (React/Node JS) utilising AWS serverless services (e.g. Amplify, Lambda, Aurora).
A comprehensive understanding of the software delivery lifecycle and different approaches (including DevOps and Agile).
Has matured software engineering practices by retaining ambition and agility while establishing robust approaches fit for business-critical applications.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical subjects for non-technical audiences.
A technical expert and a motivational leader with mature stakeholder management skills.
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.
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 .
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Posted on: 18 November 2024
Closing date: 02 December 2024 at 11:06
Job ref: R029171
Tags: IT
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Stratford (Hybrid)
£38000 - £42000 per annum
Full-time
Contract (12 months)
Job description
Worthy causes. Ambitious minds. Positive pursuits.
New Partnerships Manager
£38,000 - £42,000 plus
Reports to: Senior New Partnerships Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week, we are open to flexible working requests such as compressed hours
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 28 November 2024 23:55
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. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: 2 stage process, first stage competency based interview questions, 2nd stage will include task
Interview date: 1st stage will be w/c 9th December 2024 and 2nd w/c 16th
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
There is an exciting manager vacancy in Cancer Research UK's New Partnerships Team. This role is responsible for building high value partnerships with corporates and commercial entities to raise both income and awareness, working towards our mission of beating cancer sooner.
You will develop a pipeline of potential partners, working creatively and with passion to create compelling pitches and partner packages, with the aim to secure their commitment to a mutually beneficial partnership with us. #
You do not necessarily need previous experience working in new partnerships for a charity - we are looking for a proactive, resilient and results orientated individual who comes with a commercial background and strong track record of getting things done whilst also keeping sight of wider strategy. In return you'll get to develop your experience of working across a wide variety of sectors, partnering with different levels of stakeholders (from managers to C suite individuals), as well as having full ownership of your prospects pipeline from initial contact to securing the deal , all with the goal of beating cancer sooner.
What will I be doing?
Responsibility for managing and developing a pipeline of prospects that meet the objectives and priorities of CRUK's strategy and the Partnership Team's strategy
Responsibility for developing prospects through a sales pipeline process.
Collaborating with the Partnerships Managers to support the acquisition of new partnerships and the development of existing partnerships
Working with the Senior New Partnerships Managers to share insights on your discrete area of focus and identify opportunities for prospects within sectors, industry, and partnership types
Being responsible for the successful transition of new partnerships to the Partnership Management function
Designing bespoke, compelling partnership plans and strong proposals to meet the prospect's objectives and CRUK strategic aims, using your strong understanding of CRUK's key campaigns, sub-brands and strategic priorities
Leading pitches and application processes, working collaboratively to deliver the opportunities through a matrix way of working
Building networks and relationships within external organisations to influence decision makers and secure new opportunities
What are you looking for?
A passion for the Cancer Research UK cause
Confident communicator with the ability to match opportunities to objectives
Experience of negotiating and positively influencing outcomes to secure new opportunities of financial and non-financial value
Evidence you can build long term relationships with high level stakeholders internally and externally
Ability to influence relationships positively
Evidence of excellent presentation skills
A proactive approach to identify and create opportunities
Evidence of working with agility to prioritise based on objective insights and changing environment
Resilience and the ability to work under pressure
Evidence of strategic and creative thinking
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.
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 .
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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
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Posted on: 14 November 2024
Closing date: 28 November 2024 at 18:15
Job ref: R029845
Tags: Fundraising,Corporate Fundraising
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London (Hybrid)
Up to £100000 per annum
Permanent
Job description
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we are beating cancer.
Associate Director of Philanthropy - The Francis Crick Institute
Salary: In the region of £100,000 pa
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy
Department: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London with flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 3 days per week)
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 at 23.55.
Are you looking for an exciting new fundraising challenge? Perhaps you are a senior fundraiser ready for a new leadership role?
We are recruiting the new Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead the fundraising for the Crick, one of the world's leading scientific research institutes. Working closely with the current Director, Sir Paul Nurse, the new Director (Professor Edith Heard who joins in summer 2025), and the CRUK and Crick leadership and Boards, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Institute including the launch of a new campaign to mark the Crick's 10th anniversary in 2027.
Directly leading a team of five with matrix management across the wider CRUK philanthropy team, the post will be a member of CRUK's Philanthropy Leadership Group. You will work with the Cancer Research UK frontline fundraising team to engage prospects, managing a personal portfolio of principal gifts donors and prospects to secure gifts at the 7 and 8 figure level.
Positioned at the frontier of scientific discovery, the Crick is deliberately different from other institutes-open, collaborative, and interdisciplinary. As Europe's largest biomedical research facility under one roof, our design and approach enable us to fuel scientific progress like few others. Here, experts from various fields unite in pursuit of life-changing discoveries.
This is an opportunity to lead a fundraising programme for one of the foremost scientific research institutes in the world. Working at the most senior levels to secure transformational gifts, your work will help ensure that we help change lives for the better, delivering the research that means we will overcome cancer and many other diseases.
It is a unique time to join the Crick. With a new Director, campaign and the profile of the institute, you will have every opportunity to have real impact.
You will be a values-driven leader with the ability to engage with senior scientists and academics as well as managing senior volunteers and a volunteer board. We're looking for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and complex projects. With a significant track record in major gifts and campaign fundraising you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals.
If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you!
Cancer Research UK is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
Please visit to download the candidate pack or contact them on for a confidential discussion about the role.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter no later than midnight on 8 December to .
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Posted on: 11 November 2024
Closing date: 09 December 2024 at 18:42
Job ref: R029536
Tags: Fundraising,Major Donor
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Stratford (Hybrid)
Up to £100000 per annum
Permanent
Job description
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we are beating cancer.
Associate Director of Philanthropy - Translation & Innovation Lead
Salary: In the region of £100,000 pa
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy
Department: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week)
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 at 23.55.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year.
As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, senior fundraising leader to join one of the most successful philanthropic fundraising teams in the UK as Associate Director of Philanthropy, Translation & Innovation Lead.
This is a new role for Cancer Research UK, focused on driving fundraising strategy and performance for the Translation and Innovation campaign priority with a particular focus on our Children's and Young People's programme. You will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy and plan for Translation & Innovation as part of the ambitions of the £400m More Research, Less Cancer campaign.
The Associate Director of Philanthropy will provide visionary leadership to 3 direct reports and a broader team of 11 fundraising professionals across the Major Gifts, Leadership Giving, Trust and Foundations teams, fostering and encouraging a culture of collaboration, innovation, excellence and high performance.
Translation and Innovation focuses on the critical work of translating cancer research and discoveries into tests and treatments that change the lives of people affected by cancer. Without translation and innovation, the research breakthroughs that our scientists make cannot benefit patients. Our unique position in the cancer landscape gives us the ability to catalyse change. By bringing together organisations, businesses and global experts, we can nurture innovative ideas to overcome barriers and accelerate interventions.
You will be a values-driven leader with the ability to work at the most senior levels internally and externally. We're looking for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and complex projects. With a significant track record in major gifts, you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals.
This position is an incredible opportunity to lead an ambitious and innovative team and to make an impact in your work every day, helping to ensure we can change lives for the better. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you!
Cancer Research UK is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
Please visit to download the candidate pack or contact them on for a confidential discussion about the role.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter no later than midnight on 8 December to .
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Posted on: 11 November 2024
Closing date: 09 December 2024 at 18:11
Job ref: R029535
Tags: Fundraising,Major Donor
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Stratford (Hybrid)
£50000 - £55000 per annum
Full-time
Contract (BBTECH_RESERVED:Text100)
Job description
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose.
Digital Marketing Manager (Life Sciences) - Maternity Cover
£50,000 - £55,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Growth Marketing (Cancer Tools)
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract/Secondment Opportunity
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 23:55
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Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency based interview
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager, with experience within the life sciences industry to join their CancerTools team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid digital marketing experience (specifically SEO, PPC and email marketing) as well as a background/good understanding of the life sciences, to work with an organisation where you can see the impact of your work for cancer research discovery and patient benefit.
, the research tools arm of CRUK, is a non-profit, global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and professional societies, with a shared mission to fund and accelerate cancer research. With a history of more than 40 years of managing and providing reagents to both academic and for-profit laboratories around the world, CancerTools.org has been steadfast in its mission of accelerating cancer research by making research tools widely and easily available.
The Digital Marketing Manager will lead a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, for the entire marketing lifecycle to researcher audiences, driving brand awareness through to lead generation . You'll work in collaboration with Product Managers and the wider team, you'll plan and manage digital tactics for improving brand awareness to distinct academic and industry verticals, significantly increasing MQLs for existing product portfolios and planning for new product launches
The marketing of our capabilities, relevance and the benefits of working with us, for researchers, their institutes and CRUK need to be communicated effectively to ensure we can continue to grow our contribution to CRUK. This role will provide us with the capability to plan, develop and disseminate that message.
What will I be doing?
Responsible for developing and managing multichannel (inbound and outbound) campaigns in collaboration with Product Managers and team, linked to end-user engagement journeys.
Manage targeted digital campaigns, , implement SEO, Web improvements, Email marketing campaigns, monitor PPC analytics and UX/UI performance against target KPIs, within timelines, whilst measuring ROI . Instigate data-driven improvements.
Establish success metrics/goals and measure/analyse performance of digital channels, develop messaging, execute launch deliverables, manage process & timelines.
Brief, monitor and manage agency partners including CRM tools, ensuring they are driving value and delivering best in class campaigns and content
Ensure a pipeline of relevant content is being created, incl. digital/ print collateral (leaflets/ brochures etc.), case studies, blogs/articles, webinars, videos, infographics etc.
Efficient usage and management of brand websites
Manage and maintain brand integrity across all marketing initiatives and collateral
Direct Line management of 1 team member - Marketing and Communications Specialist, and supervisory role for social media specialist
What are you looking for?
Significant experience managing digital channels as part of a wider marketing strategy and operations
Proven experience in delivering campaigns across the full marketing channel mix in a relevant life sciences industry w/strong digital marketing acumen
Masters or PhD in a life science field preferred. Alternatively, life sciences graduate with direct experience of working in a similar role in the life sciences industry .
A confident and effective communicator, including in difficult situations
A proactive and organised individual, used to prioritising and multitasking, able to plan in advance and execute campaigns efficiently
Experience in communication of specialist scientific messaging for research scientists.
Experience working to defined KPIs, Revenue Targets
Experience of line management/matrix management/coaching or mentoring.
Relevant experience of managing third party advertisers, agencies and suppliers to drive maximum value from relationships
Experience of marketing automation (Hubspot preferred), GA4 analytics, HTML and WordPress sites
*Please note that their may be occasional need to work outside of normal working hours to attend events or conference (circa one every two months)
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.
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 .
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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .
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Posted on: 07 November 2024
Closing date: 21 November 2024 at 09:57
Job ref: R029523
Tags: Marketing
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