Cancer Research UK - Science Communications Manager

At Cancer Research UK, we are a collective force, leading pioneering life saving research in the relentless fight against all cancers. Every day we achieve extraordinary things by being innovative, imaginative and bold in our work.

Our research is killing cancer, and now we’re looking for a passionate and confident Science Communications Manager to be an ambassador for our work, bringing our cause to life for staff, supporters and the public.

Cancer Research UK launched the first ‘citizen science’ project in cancer research called Cell Slider, in October and we have a second in development. Absolutely crucial to their success is our ability to engage, retain and reward an active community of ‘citizen scientists’ to analyse our data.

You will be responsible for making this happen by providing bespoke science communications support for the citizen science programme to drive forward public engagement with our research.You’ll also be challenged with finding innovative new ways to package up our work for fundraising – showcasing our pioneering work to bring in new supporters, from major donors to corporate partners.

So if you are a creative thinker, with excellent science communications experience and the drive and ideas to bring a new perspective to what we do, we want to hear from you.

You can help us save millions of lives through… • Your strong science background, ideally to PhD level or equivalent, and excellent scientific knowledge including a good understanding of molecular biology • Your proven track record in effectively communicating complex science to a non-scientific audience and your ability to market information in a creative and impactful way for a variety of audiences • Your ability to inspire others through compelling written and verbal communication

A good knowledge of the cancer field is essential, and experience of delivering creative science communications for a variety of channels (from print to new media) and audiences would be desirable.

Our sharp minds and brave hearts lead us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you can do all this and more, you’ll enjoy a great career as united we strive to drive progress, creating more tomorrows for more people.

How to Apply All applications should be made via the Cancer Research UK careers website (http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/jobs/), where you will need to create a profile before you can submit an application.

Our online application process also involves attaching your CV and Covering letter which should outline your interest in applying for the role and explain how you meet the set criteria.