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MARKETING MANAGER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS

Salary: 40 ,000 – 45,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager – Fundraising Campaigns

Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 2 days per week in the office)

Employment type: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours in this role)

Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026 , 23:55

Interviews: Week of the 23 March 2026

Process: 1 stage interview process, presentation task and role based competency interviews

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 application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

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. Thats why we were looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.

Help power lifesaving research. Shape campaigns that bring people together to beat cancer sooner.

Were looking for a passionate and strategic Marketing Manager to join our Fundraising Campaigns team. In this role, you’ll help shape and deliver the marketing strategy for some of our most exciting fundraising products including Social Fundraising Challenges, Stand Up To Cancer, and DIY fundraising. Youll lead the end-to-end delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that inspire supporters, grow participation, and drive meaningful impact.

What will I be doing?

Turn our Fundraising & Marketing plan into a clear, focused product marketing strategy and budget

Define key audiences and develop compelling propositions that spark action

Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of multi-channel campaigns that exceed KPIs

Oversee content and creative development, ensuring everything reflects our brand and inspires supporters

Motivate and guide Executives, while matrixmanaging Digital Marketing & Delivery specialists

Work closely with teams across Audience & Product Marketing to build seamless supporter journeys

Collaborate with data and digital experts to deepen engagement and continuously improve our communications

Champion a culture of testing, optimisation, and insight-driven decision making

Partner with Insight and Marketing Performance teams to strengthen strategy and shape future plans

What skills are we looking for?

Strong experience turning marketing strategy into actionable multi-channel plans

A proven track record delivering high-performing paid and integrated campaigns

A deep understanding of supporter journeys and cross-channel engagement

Experience managing agencies and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment

Proven line management and matrix management experience.

A data-driven mindset, with solid knowledge of UX principles and campaign optimisation

Experience creating powerful campaign assets across a range of channels

Excellent project management, with a focus on resource and risk management

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint

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 .

Additional information

For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .

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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 0 20 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.