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Communications Executive (COO)
£25,000 - £29,000 (+ Benefits)
Reports to: Communications Manager (COO)
Contract: 6 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: 03 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. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with an exercise
Interview date: We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis, so please do not delay in applying
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.
The Chief Operating Office (COO) is Cancer Research UK’s hub for operational management, bringing together several departments (Technology, Finance, HR & General Counsel). Collaborate across the charity, COO ensures we maximise the value of all our resources while delivering operational transformation and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation.
As a Communications Executive, you will play a vital role in supporting the COO Communications function, which coordinates and drives strategic communications across the directorate to inspire and engage colleagues, connecting them to our mission to see 3 in 4 people surviving cancer by 2034.
Collaborating with the Communications Manager, the Internal Communications team, and other colleagues, you will help shape and deliver COO’s communications strategy. Through compelling and relevant content and storytelling across various channels, you will bring the "COO story" to life, ensuring messages are timely, impactful, and aligned with our overall strategy. You will also play a key role in managing content, keeping it up to date, accessible, and engaging for COO colleagues.
Beyond content, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the planning and delivery of a diverse range of exciting projects, including the COO Staff Away Day taking place later this year. If you have some experience in Communications and Audience Engagement projects and strong communications skills, we would love for you to join our mission.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the delivery of COO's communications strategy, collaborating closely with the Communications Manager and other colleagues.
* Planning and delivering internal communications on platforms including SharePoint, Yammer, email newsletters, and live events (in-person, hybrid, and virtual).
* Continuously improving COO communication channels, focusing on making them engaging, useful, accessible, and relevant to COO staff.
* Ensuring colleagues can find answers on SharePoint and other platforms, helping us reduce the volume of questions and making it easier for people to find the information they need.
* Sourcing, creating, editing, and formatting content that is of high quality, accessible, inclusive, and in line with Cancer Research UK’s brand guidelines.
* Seeking input and approval from internal stakeholders on communications plans and content.
* Monitoring and measuring communications performance using relevant metrics and analysing results to draw insights.
* Providing reasonable communications support to COO departments and teams.
* Supporting the planning and delivery of the COO Staff Away Day.
* Taking on discrete, smaller projects within the team.
* Deputising for the COO Communications Manager on occasion.
What skills will I need?
* Some exposure to Communications and Audience Engagement projects (this can either be within a professional, academic, or voluntary setting).
* Good written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving with a solutions-driven approach and an ability to think creatively about ways to engage audiences.
* Strong organisational and time management skills with a track record of prioritising tasks effectively while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with experience building collaborative internal stakeholder relationships.
* Strong attention to detail with an eye for proofreading.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint.
* Either immediately available or on one month’s notice or less.
* Desirable skills: We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all of the criteria below but possess a strong willingness to learn:
o Understanding of fundamental communications theory and principles, and their application.
o Ability to adapt and tailor content and messages for varied audiences.
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.
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 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.
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