Overview
Event Programme Manager (Cancer Tools) — Internally this role is known as Event Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Head of Growth Marketing (CancerTools)
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); please note there will be global travel involved in this role (approximately 4 times per year)
Closing date: 13 October 2025 23:55
Note: This vacancy may close earlier if there is a high volume of applications or once a suitable candidate is found. Contact details for recruitment: recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency-based interview via Microsoft Teams.
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About the role
We have a new opening for an Event Programme Manager in the CancerTools marketing team, to co-ordinate and deliver our global events attendance and initiate our in-house events and webinar programme. CancerTools.org is the research tools arm of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), a non-profit global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and professional societies. The role involves leading the events programme and coordinating all aspects of events, including logistics, collateral, giveaways, and proactive lead generation and brand awareness through events in key geographies.
You will be joining a growing team and will report to the Head of Growth Marketing. The role requires creative problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams, third-party vendors, KOLs and event attendees. You should have knowledge of best practices and trends at global exhibitions to enhance audience engagement.
You will be expected to develop and own an events strategy to increase lead generation, engagement, and brand awareness among cancer researchers in academia and industry globally, and manage all aspects of the CancerTools events programme.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate a global events programme and strategy to drive lead generation, raise brand awareness, and build reputation among academic and industry cancer researchers
* Manage and oversee training of colleagues for event objectives
* Manage budgets and resources to implement events with forward planning and third-party coordination
* Develop a framework for selecting and prioritising events in line with CancerTools objectives
* Create engaging content for social media, web, and email channels to promote events and drive attendance
* Track event performance against KPIs and report on impact and MQLs against targets
* Monitor key trends and implement best practices at global exhibitions
What we’re looking for
* Graduate in a scientific field with demonstrable marketing experience, or marketing/comms qualification
* Demonstrable experience in event strategy
* Extensive experience in global event coordination, preferably in life science, research, or cancer/oncology
* Strong organisational, time management, multitasking and project management skills
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Experience in global event logistics, shipping, booth design and event collateral generation
* Experience in digital marketing including email marketing (HubSpot or similar), web and social media proficiency
* Experience in content and copy creation with a strong understanding of brand positioning
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders
* Strong track record in managing and monitoring budgets
What you gain
We offer a supportive working environment with a generous benefits package, opportunities for career and personal development, and tools to improve work-life balance and wellbeing. Explore our benefits on our careers page.
How to apply
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications, but cannot be viewed until an interview is invited. Please complete the work history section of the online application form to help us assess you fairly.
For more information, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Updates on our work and careers can be found on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. If you need adjustments to apply or interview, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
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