Job Description

Science Content Manager

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Internally this role is known as Science Information Officer
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35,000 - 40,000 plus benefits

Reports to:

Head of Marketing and Communication (Cancer Grand Challenges)

Directorate:

Research & 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:

3 June 2025 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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

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, 1st stage competency based, 2nd stage will include a task related to the role

Interview date:

First stage w/c 16th of June 2025

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Grand Challenges are looking for a science communications professional to join the team and build the Cancer Grand Challenges brand through delivering compelling content about the science we fund, its impact and the people that make it possible

About the team

Cancer Grand Challenges is a global funding initiative founded in 2020 by the two largest funders of cancer research in the world: Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US ( www.cancergrandchallenges.org ).


Cancer Grand Challenges builds on the success of CRUK's Grand Challenge that launched in 2015 - to date we have committed in excess of c$400m to fund 16 interdisciplinary teams, and our portfolio now includes over 1200 researchers and collaborators across 16 countries. We recently launched our fifth call for applications to address seven new challenges, and we are thinking about what the next decade for the initiative will look like. So, this is an exciting time to join the team.


In this role you will join a small but growing team of marketing and communication professionals that support and deliver on all aspects of CGCs brand. As a Science Content Manager you'll work across multiple channels, such as writing for webpages, , presentations, meeting materials and engaging event experiences; you'll also support in our income generation through partners and philanthropy by writing for webpages, , presentations, meeting materials and engaging event experiences.


When you work at Cancer Grand Challenges, you'll be employed by Cancer Research UK.

What will I be doing?

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Developing in-depth knowledge of Cancer Grand Challenge's research portfolio and keeping up to date with the latest developments from our teams; Translating complex scientific information into engaging content to inspire diverse audiences to get involved with Cancer Grand Challenge's mission; Creating a range of content deliverables across multiple channels that bring our brand story to life. This will include writing for webpages, , presentations, meeting materials and engaging event experiences; Lead on the development of engaging content to help support Cancer Grand Challenges plans for raising income through partners and philanthropy. This includes fundraising materials, pitch documents, funding applications and communications for donor events; Support the stewardship of existing partners and donors including donor reports, communications to donors and material to illustrate the scientificimpact of the teams they fund; Owning our initiative's science stories, including building and maintaining a repository of our initiative's research findings, impact and people, in order to inform engaging content for various audiences in collaboration with comms and fundraising colleagues; and Building close working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, gaining clear insight into the specific requirements and priorities of different audiences.

What are you looking for?

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Excellent scientific knowledge essential. A higher degree (PhD or MSc) in biomedical or related field desirable. Proven ability to translate and communicate science content for multiple audiences. Understanding of writing compelling stories and content for a specialist audience (specifically funding partner and philanthropic audience) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and explain complex information with a creative flair; Significant experience of managing projects, with ability to develop and deliver complex plans and deliver multiple tasks to competing deadlines and prioritise effectively; Strong experience of building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally, judging situations and acting diplomatically to influence effectively and build consensus; and
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?

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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?

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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk .


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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

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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.