Talent & Influencer Relations Senior Manager
Invaluable connections. Unmissable events. Millions raised changing lives.
Salary: £56,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Head of Talent & Influencers
Grade: M2
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Location. Location continued
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: 5 November 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier externally after 5 days 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.
Recruitment process: 2 stage interviews
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Every day, our passionate professionals push boundaries to make breakthroughs happen. But we know we must go further, faster — and that’s where you come in.
What will I be doing?
Campaign Delivery & Operations
* Lead the design and delivery of CRUK’s Ambassador Programme, engaging high-profile supporters who champion our cause.
* Support the planning and execution of royal engagements, ensuring discretion, sensitivity, and alignment with CRUK’s mission.
* Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, royal households, senior stakeholders, and industry representatives.
Talent Engagement & Industry Networks
* Represent CRUK externally across the talent and influencer landscape — from TV and film to fashion, music, business, and social media.
* Identify and onboard new talent for campaigns, ensuring their involvement supports strategic goals.
* Provide expert advice on reputational, political, and industry matters related to talent partnerships.
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership
* Partner with the Senior Manager (Campaign Delivery) to align ambassador, royal, and campaign activities.
* Offer strategic insights on emerging trends in talent, philanthropy, and patronage.
* Play a key role in the Relationship Management leadership team, contributing to planning, prioritisation, and cross‑organisational collaboration.
What are you looking for?
* A well‑connected professional with credibility across the talent and influencer sectors.
* Proven experience managing ambassador or patron programmes in high‑profile or charitable settings.
* Familiarity with royal or high‑level patron engagement, including protocol and reputational considerations.
* Exceptional relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders.
* Strong communicator, adept at crafting compelling strategies, proposals, and briefings.
* Strategic thinker who can balance long‑term vision with short‑term opportunities.
* Commercially aware, with a knack for spotting and maximising value.
* Understanding of the charity sector and the unique dynamics of working with talent and high‑profile supporters.
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
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.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented.
Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible if you need any adjustments to enable the application process.
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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