Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence.
Fundraising Strategy Manager
£46,000 - £51,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Audience & Strategy
Directorate: ?MFE
Contract: ?Permanent
Hours: ?35 hours per week (Open to flexible working requests)
Location: ?Stratford, high-flex (1-2 days per week in office)
Closing date: 25 April 2025
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
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.
Interview date: Week commencing 5 May
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
In this brand new role you will support the development of an ambitious, supporter-led mass audience strategy that drives sustainable contribution growth over the long-term. Contribute to a step-change in making MFE become a truly audience-centric directorate, working to ensure our strategy delivers amazing journeys and experiences to our audiences, driving engagement & increasing lifetime value.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had. You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
* Support the development of the audience strategy, working alongside colleagues to deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations
* Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope
* Perform analysis to explore the strategic questions, including qualitative and quantitative research
* Commission primary research where required
* Synthesise conclusions into clear and actionable business recommendations
* Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support the development of implementation plans for the audience strategy, including setting annual priorities/ targets and managing prioritisation decisions
* Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support MFE quarterly business performance reviews to drive alignment with the audience strategy and ensure prioritisation and investment decisions deliver on overall strategic goals
* Collaborate with the Data, Insight and Performance department to ensure strategic analysis is informed by audience, market and business insight
* Contribute to writing impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including MFE SLT
* Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications
* Deliver ad hoc strategic projects in priority areas, including supporting the Head of Audience & Strategy to respond to EB/ Strategy Board requests
What are we looking for?
* Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
* Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
* A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
* Able and willing to challenge the status quo
* Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
* A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
* Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
* Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
* Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
* A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
* Able and willing to challenge the status quo
* Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
* A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
* Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
* Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data analysis
* Previous experience of developing (or significantly influencing the development of) strategy at pace (could have been gained through a variety of different roles e.g. management consulting, in-house strategy, insight, strategic planning, business analysis, project/ product management etc)
* Previous experience of and interest in one or more relevant areas - e.g. fundraising/not for profits, customer experience, consumer insight, strategic planning - gained through a previous role and/or consulting or equivalent experience.
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.
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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.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. (To be included if applicable)
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