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Science Engagement Manager

36,000 - 42,000 plusbenefits

Reports to:Senior Science Engagement Manager
Directorate:Research & Innovation
Contract:12-monthFixed Term Contract
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week
Location:Stratford, LondonOffice-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date:Sunday 7thJune 23:55pm

Visa sponsorship:You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKisnotable tooffer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process:Competency based interview withpresentationand written task.
Interview date:Approximately w/c22ndJune

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

The Science Engagement Manager is a key role where you will work with fundraising,marketingand communicationsteams to co-create and deliver compelling stories about Cancer Research UK's research and its impact.

You will use various mediums from written content to presentations,videosand interactive activities. Here are a couple of examples of some of the impactful work our science engagement team have done previously:Stand Up to Cancer andLungVax animation

We'relooking for someone with excellent science communication skills. You will have theexpertiseand creative flair to produceaccurate, inspiring, and relevant content and be able to communicate confidently with a widevariety of audiences. We are always looking for new ways to connect with our audiences so the more innovative you can be the better.

This role also offers some fantastic development opportunities such as the opportunity to be involved in cross functional project groups, presenting our work to internal and external audiences and training staff about our research. As part of a team of 16Science Engagementspecialistsyouwill alsohave the opportunity tolearn from your peers, giving and receiving feedback on your work to stretch and develop your science writing and engagement skills.

What willyoube doing?

• Creating impactful scientific storytelling by seeking out and distilling complex scientific information into engaging content that can inspire our diverse audiences to support Cancer Research UK's mission.

• Creating and delivering presentations, written summaries, video content,interactiveactivitiesand event experiences. This may include fundraising pitches, talking at supporter events, delivering engaging experiences, and inspiring and educating fundraisers.

• Evaluating the impact that content is having, using this to informnew contentand concepts and to improve ways of working.

• Developing in-depth knowledge of Cancer Research UK's research portfolio and organisation priorities and keeping up to date with the latest developments. Using this knowledge to advise and influence ideas to provide the most impact for our supporters, provide expert media opinion and ensure strategic goals are promoted.

• Safeguarding Cancer Research UK's brand and ensuring the accuracy of the charity's science communications. This includes reviewing and editing content such as fundraising content for philanthropic and mass marketing audiences.

• Developing close working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, gaining clear insight into the specific requirements and priorities of different audiences toidentifyand influence choice ofappropriate content.

• Promoting the skills andexpertiseof the team tomaintainand develop partnerships across the organisation.

• Working with key financial support teams to provide due diligence on selection of research options available for donor funding andadvisingfundraisers on restricted income

What skills are we looking for?

• Excellent scientific knowledge essential. A higher degree (PhD or MSc) in biomedical or related field,or significant work experience in a scientific environment, desirable.

• A passion for and proven experience in delivering bold and creative science communications to different audiences essential.

• Demonstrable experience in collaborative project management and managing multiple stakeholders essential.

• Enthusiasm and ability to keep up to date with the latest in cancer research essential.

• Some experience working with charity fundraisers desirable.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold:Act with ambition,courageand determination

Credible:Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together:Act inclusively and collaboratively

We'relooking 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.

Ifyou'reinterested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills andexperiencewe'dstill 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.