200 staff. Limitless Potential. One team. Cancer Research Horizons. 

Research Communications and Marketing Executive

£27,000 - £32,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager (CRH)

Directorate: Research and Innovation

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)

Closing date: 21 August 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. Please contact [email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: Competency Based Interview over Teams including a short task.

Interview date: 12/13 September 2024

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are looking for an engaging and diligent “Communication and Marketing Executive” to join Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

As the world’s biggest medical research charity, we have helped bring 11 new cancer drugs to market. However, there is still an urgent need to bring more effective treatments to patients faster.

About Cancer Research Horizons

Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK. We bring together world-leading minds, bold ideas and the right partners to bridge the gap between academic research and taking drugs to market.

To date, we've played an instrumental role in forming over 70 spin-out companies. We've helped bring 11 cancer drugs to market, and have enabled in excess of 6 million courses of treatment for cancer patients across the world. 

By uniting our commercial partnerships and therapeutic innovation capabilities, CRH is uniquely placed to support translational funding, entrepreneurial development, licensing and collaboration, spinout creation, and offer a full spectrum of drug discovery and clinical capabilities.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about our mission and the work that we do. You are a great communicator, proactive and have experience in using digital communications channels. In return we can offer you the chance to deepen your skills in content creation, promotion and managing a  of channels (website, newsletters, social media, conferences). This role will also give you exposure to a vast range of disciplines within the business side of life sciences and an opportunity to engage with our key audiences: entrepreneurial researchers, business professionals and the finance/investor community. You’ll also be surrounded by people as dedicated to beating cancer as you.

What will I be doing

• Supporting the team in crafting and delivering communication and marketing activities to engage with and influence our target audiences: entrepreneurial researchers, business professionals and the finance/investor community.

• Supporting the creation of high-quality, accurate, engaging content (including copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, etc.) and visual assets, in line with CRH’s brand and tone of voice.

• Supporting the promotion of content across CRH-owned, paid and third-party channels including: website, social media, newsletters, print, direct mail, events, advertising, etc.

• Managing communications channels with a specific attention to our newsletters, social media channels and website.

• Providing support to the team with administrative and operational tasks, including but not limited to: planning activities, producing reports, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, managing inventories, connecting with internal and external stakeholders, arranging meetings, supporting the organisation of events, etc.

What are we looking for?

• Strong communication skills (written and visual) and able to communicate in an engaging way. Experience in short form content creation/promotion would be advantageous but not essential.

• Excellent management, organisation and planning skills, with strong sense of accountability.

• Experience in using digital channels and running campaigns (doesn’t need to be professional) – with an interest in B2B social media.

• Analytical with experience producing reports and dashboards Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail; self-motivated and solutions focused.

• A passion for Cancer Research UK cause and work and an interest in the biotech/pharma industry sector.

​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 careers web page.

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 visit our website or contact us at [email protected].  

For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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 [email protected] 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.