Research Communications and Marketing Executive

Research Communications and Marketing Executive 

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 plus benefits 
Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager (CRH) 
Directorate: Research and 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) 
Closing date: Sunday 22nd November 23:55pm  
Recruitment process: Competency Based Interview over MS Teams including a short writing task/case study. 
Interview date: w/c 30th November  

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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Communications and Marketing Executive to join Cancer Research UK. 

In this role, you will use your communications and marketing expertise to engage, inspire and inform academic researchers, industry partners and investors about our translation and commercialisation work. You will be responsible for delivering timely, targeted and engaging communications that raise awareness of Cancer Research Horizons and our mission to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge cancer research into patient benefit. 

About Cancer Research Horizons   

Cancer Research Horizons is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK – a specialist drug discovery, development and commercialisation company, which fast-tracks the translation of scientific breakthroughs into patient benefit. 

• Cancer Research Horizons is uniquely placed within Cancer Research UK's network of over 6000 researchers to find and support the most promising research and the people behind it with translational funding, entrepreneurial development, licensing and collaboration and start-up creation. 

• Cancer Research Horizons’ in-house drug discovery team, Therapeutic Innovation, accelerates the discovery of novel cancer treatments. We unite world-class experts and cutting-edge technology to embrace novel approaches and deliver groundbreaking therapies. We are a single organisation with multiple sites embedded in leading UK academic and biotech centres. 

What you’ll be doing?  

• Support the team in delivering an engaging programme of communication and marketing activities to reach researchers, industry and investors, working across owned, paid and third-party channels (including digital, newsletters, social media, print, direct mail, events and advertising). 

• Manage communications channels (website, e-newsletters, email and social) to increase engagement with our translation and commercialisation activity. 

• Create high-quality, scientifically-accurate, engaging copy and communications materials. 

• Support the delivery of our editorial programme for research, industry and investment audiences, helping to shape content, identify compelling stories and maximise the reach and impact of our content. 

• Analyse and report on communications and marketing activities, producing monthly reports and ad hoc analyses. 

• Respond to general enquiries from internal and external contacts. 

• Gain and maintain the buy-in of diverse internal stakeholders and liaise with external suppliers. 

• Ensure all activity is in line with Cancer Research Horizons' brand and tone of voice. 

• Keep abreast of technical developments in marketing and communication and advise others in the team on their potential use. 

• Provide support for other Research Brand and Communications activities as required. 

What are we looking for?  

• Confident communicator, excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way. 

• Experience in using digital communications channels and running successful digital and/or social media channels and campaigns.

• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivated and solutions focused. 

• Passion for Cancer Research UK cause and work.

• Analytical, with experience producing reports and dashboards.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to network, build and maintain good working relationships.

• Excellent project management, organisation and planning skills, with proven experience of muti-tasking and managing a full workload to tight timelines.

Desirable Skills 

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent.

• Marketing or communications certification.

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Experience in developing engaging materials for specialised audiences e.g. scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, patients.

• Experience of using Adobe Campaign, Google Analytics, CMSs.

• Interest and knowledge of cancer research and the scientific community.

​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. 

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. 

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at [email protected].   

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 [email protected] 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.