Cancer Research UK

Senior Business Analyst (Research Data) Salary: £49,000 - £58,000 plus benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) Location: Stratford, London (2 Redman Place) with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 30 August 2026 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: Two competency-based interviews with a scenario-based exercise Interview Dates: TBC At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Every day, our researchers generate vast amounts of data that have the potential to unlock new discoveries and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer. We're investing in a major transformation programme to develop a Research Datahub that will make research data more accessible, connected and impactful. We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a passion for data, research and solving complex challenges. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research, technology and data governance, partnering with scientists, data owners and technical teams to shape how research data is managed and shared across the organisation. Your work will directly contribute to enabling faster scientific insights and advancing our mission to beat cancer. What will I be doing? Lead business analysis activities across the delivery of our Research Datahub programme, supporting the transformation of research data management and governance. Work closely with researchers, data owners and technical teams to understand, model and prioritise business and data requirements. Drive improvements in data sharing and FAIR data practices (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) to maximise the value of research data. Translate complex business and data requirements into actionable user stories, epics and acceptance criteria within Agile delivery teams. Build influential stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation to align business needs with strategic technology solutions. Evaluating strengths and weaknesses of existing processes, suggesting areas of improvement, and challenging as needed. Identify opportunities, risks, dependencies and process improvements, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value and impact. What are we looking for? Significant Business Analysis experience, ideally gained within data-intensive, research, scientific, healthcare or complex transformation environments. Strong experience of data analysis, data modelling, data mapping and working with large or complex datasets. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities whilst navigating complexity, risks and dependencies. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision making and build credibility across technical and non-technical audiences. Experience gathering, documenting and translating business, functional and non-functional requirements into successful technology solutions. Ability to evaluate existing processes, articulate pain point and recommend improvements. A proactive problem solver who can simplify complex challenges and identify innovative, value-driven solutions. Desirable Experience working with research communities, research datasets or scientific data platforms. Knowledge of data governance principles and FAIR data practices. Experience supporting large-scale database, data platform or data transformation programmes. Why join us? This isn't just another Business Analyst role. You'll play a key role in shaping a high-profile data transformation programme that will help researchers access and utilise critical data more effectively. You'll have the opportunity to: Influence the future of research data management within one of the world's leading cancer charities. Work with diverse stakeholders across research, technology and operational teams. Lead analysis activities on a complex and strategically important programme. Help deliver technology and data solutions that support life-saving research. Develop your expertise within a collaborative and highly skilled Business Analysis community. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 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. 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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. Please note that applications can't be edited once submitted. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at . 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Expert technical leadership. Modern Tech-Stack. Being Agile. Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager £79,000 - £84,000 plus benefits Reports to: Head of Engineering Grade: M2 MP 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: 30 August 2026 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. 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. At Cancer Research UK, we're delivering one of the most ambitious technology transformation programmes in the charity sector. Our CRM and Marketing platforms sit at the centre of how we engage with millions of supporters, drive fundraising outcomes, and deliver our mission to beat cancer. As Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager, you'll lead the engineering strategy, delivery and operational performance of a business-critical technology estate, overseeing the evolution of our CRM and Marketing platforms through a period of significant organisational and digital transformation. This includes leading the transition from a legacy Siebel environment to a modern Salesforce ecosystem, alongside the ongoing modernisation of our marketing technology stack. Working across Engineering, Product, Data, Architecture and senior business stakeholders, you'll shape platform strategy, influence key technology decisions, and build the engineering capability required to support a scalable, resilient and future-ready technology landscape. This is a rare opportunity to lead a large-scale transformation programme while developing the platforms that underpin some of Cancer Research UK's most important supporter and fundraising journeys. What will I be doing? Providing strategic leadership for the CRM & Marketing Engineering function, ensuring platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to organisational goals. Leading the engineering delivery of a major enterprise-wide transformation programme, including the migration from Siebel to Salesforce and the modernisation of marketing platforms. Owning the engineering roadmap and operational performance of CRM and Marketing technologies, balancing innovation, platform stability, technical debt reduction and service excellence. Building and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team, creating an inclusive culture focused on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and innovation. Partnering with senior stakeholders across Product, Data, Architecture and the wider organisation to influence investment decisions, priorities and long-term platform strategy. Establishing and embedding modern engineering practices, including DevOps, Agile delivery, automation, resilience engineering and operational excellence. What are we looking for? Significant experience leading enterprise-scale CRM and Marketing engineering teams within large and complex organisations. Proven success delivering large-scale CRM transformation programmes, ideally involving migration from legacy platforms to Salesforce or comparable cloud technologies. Strong experience managing and developing engineering teams through significant organisational, cultural and technical change. Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, cloud platforms, DevOps principles and enterprise architecture. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership teams, build strategic partnerships and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience improving the reliability, scalability, security and performance of business-critical platforms supporting large user bases and complex operational environments.

CAMPAIGNS OFFICER - VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT Salary: £35,300 per annum pro rata Reports to: Campaigns Manager Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: 9 month fixed-term contract / secondment Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours) Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 5 October 2025, 23:55 Interview date: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 2025 Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 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 shares our vision, someone like you. ? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Campaigns Officer (Volunteer Management). In this role, you'll be responsible for leading the stewardship of the charity's volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors to support the organisations campaigns, engagement and influencing work to achieve better outcomes for people, patients and professionals. This role is crucial in helping to deliver a strategy to grow and develop an effective Campaigns Ambassadors programme where campaigners are deeply engaged with our political influencing work. What will I be doing? Working in partnership with other Campaigns Officers in the team to develop and deliver the stewardship strategy for campaigners across the full volunteer life cycle Maintaining the volunteer management processes of the team, including communications to Campaigns Ambassadors and managing the logistics and content for campaign events, including our popular Parliament Day in summer 2026. Contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the Campaigns Ambassador programme and making suggestions for future improvements Contributing to, or leading, team wide projects to inform and improve the work of the Campaigns team Drafting communications for, and engaging with, both Campaigns Ambassadors and the rest of the charity to showcase the impact of the programme Liaising with key teams and stakeholders to improve the Campaigns Ambassador experience, increase volunteer numbers and internally promote the Campaigns Ambassador programme and demonstrate its impact Contributing to the wider work of the Campaigns team and to support the work of the Campaigns Managers. What skills will I need? Effective planning and project management skills with the ability to set and work to deadlines in complex, matrixed environments An innovative mindset, with a curiosity to continually improve and evaluate, using test and learn techniques, and promoting a 'dare to fail' culture Understanding of supporter journeys and what motivates individuals Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience of producing clear, accurate and convincing communications Commitment to the involvement of patients and volunteers in our work, ranging from consultation to co-production Strong relationship management and influencing skills with the ability to adapt style, build a rapport and use empathy and understanding to respond to queries and requests Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure Passionate about campaigning and making a case for change that benefits people, patients and professionals. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. 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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.