Worthy causes. Ambitious minds. Positive pursuits. Crick Donor Engagement Manager £35000- £40,000 plus benefits Reports to: Crick Operations Senior Manager Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (open to flexible working requests such as 4 day week) Location: Francis Crick Institute, London, 1 Midland Road, NW1 1AT (4 days per week in the office) Closing date: 08 December 2024 23:55 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 recruitmentcancer.org.uk 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. Recruitment process: Competency based interview At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Cancer Research UK are looking for an Donor Engagement Manager, to be based at the Francis Crick Institute and be part of wider Philanthropy team. The Crick Donor Engagement Manager will play a pivotal role in connecting philanthropy donors with the groundbreaking work of the Francis Crick Institute. This role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering inspiring and informative engagement experiences (c130), such as tours, visits and meetings that showcase the Crick’s scientific research in order to deepen donor understanding, build meaningful relationships, and inspire long-term support for the Institute’s mission. This role would suit someone who thrives public engagement role and has great relationship management skills. Whatever your background if you can demonstrate strong event coordination and logistics skills we would love to hear from you. In return you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with a range of high-profile individuals including scientists, academics and high value donors. You’ll also be part of a team that raised c18 Million last year for our life saving research. What will I be doing? O rganise and deliver approximately 130 donor tours, meetings, and visits annually, ensuring smooth delivery and exceptional attendee experiences. Oversee event logistics, including scheduling, catering, AV support, and accessibility requirements. Build strong relationships with Crick researchers and coordinate their participation in donor engagement activities. Ensure researchers have a positive and well-managed experience contributing to donor engagements. Collaborate with scientists and research teams to advise on translating complex concepts into inspiring, accessible narratives. Track and evaluate engagement activities using donor feedback and data analysis, providing recommendations for improvement. Develop effective relationships and coordination processes with the Crick events team to ensure alignment and efficiency in event planning. What are you looking for? Strong background, public engagement, or a related field, with an appetite to learn how to convey complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences. Experience coordinating and delivering high-quality engagement activities, tours, or events. Experience working directly with researchers or technical experts to gather insights and involve them in public-facing activities. Ability to track and evaluate the impact of engagement activities using data and feedback to inform improvements and demonstrate effectiveness. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Competence in using relevant tools for event planning, data tracking, and communication, such as CRM software, presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint), and collaboration platforms. Knowledge of how academic or research institutions operate, including an understanding of scientific priorities and advancements, would be beneficial but isn’t essential 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 recruitmentcancer.org.uk. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities. To review our safeguarding statement please visit Safeguarding at Cancer Research UK | Cancer Research UK 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 recruitmentcancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible. 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