Job Description

Award-winning teams. Limitless creativity. An industry transformed.

Marketing Manager - Awareness and Activation Team

42,000 - 45,000 plus benefits

Reports to:

Senior Manager Audience Marketing

Grade:

P2

Directorate

: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract

: 12 month fixed-term contract

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:

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is

not

able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date:

11 January 2026, 23:55

Recruitment process:

1 stage competency interview

Interview date:

From the 20 January 2026

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.


If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day--whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement, or a talent you never knew you had. You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.


At Cancer Research UK, we're on a mission to save lives through world-class research, and we need brilliant marketers to help us tell our story. As a

Marketing Manager for Integrated Campaigns

, you'll play a pivotal role in creating campaigns that inspire millions to take action and make a difference.

What will I be doing?

You'll lead the development and delivery of

insight-driven, integrated marketing campaigns

that raise vital funds and strengthen our brand. From shaping strategy to managing creative execution, you'll ensure every campaign is bold, distinctive, and aligned with our purpose.

Strategic planning:

Develop and implement insight-led plans that deliver impact across multiple channels including TV, print, radio, out-of-home, media partnerships and more.

Campaign delivery:

Manage end-to-end execution across ATL channels--on time, on budget, and exceeding income and brand objectives.

Creative leadership:

Oversee compelling content creation that champions our mission and resonates with supporters, and ensuring it aligns with brand guidelines.

Agency & stakeholder management:

Build strong relationships, negotiate effectively, and motivate teams to deliver outstanding work.

Performance optimisation:

Analyse results, share insights, and continuously improve campaigns based on learnings.

Budget oversight:

Support Senior Manager with planning, forecasting, and monitoring spend across campaigns

Team development:

Coach and support Senior Marketing Executives and Executives to help them thrive.

What are you looking for?

We're looking for someone who combines

strategic thinking with creative flair

and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Strong project management skills

and able to effectively manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders across the organisation and external agencies. A confident communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills. Highly organised, able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. Skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels. Analytical and data-driven, with a passion for insight-led decision making. Experienced in delivering integrated campaigns across channels such as digital, TV, radio, social, and more from point of brief to delivery and reporting Comfortable managing budgets and working with agencies to achieve outstanding results.
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 fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Additional information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .


For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn , 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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or

0

20 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.