Lead - Strategic Communications (Corporate & Consumer) £63,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 13th September 2026

Recruitment Process: Two-stage competency-based interview process

Interviews: First stage remote, second stage in person

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join our Strategic Communications & Campaigns team, and lead our Corporate & Consumer communications function. Leading a team of six communications professionals, you'll help shape how CRUK engages audiences, builds brand relevance, supports fundraising and protects its reputation through impactful, insight-led communications.

What will I be doing?

- Lead CRUK's Corporate & Consumer communications function, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, brand strategy and narrative.
- Oversee integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns that support fundraising, partnerships, trading, events and brand-building objectives.
- Drive a unified approach to campaign planning across national and regional PR activity.
- Lead corporate communications including CEO communications, employer brand, EDI communications and Annual Report & Accounts activity.
- Provide strategic leadership on crisis communications,



issues management and reputational risk.
- Manage and develop a team of six, creating a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.

What are we looking for?

- Extensive senior-level communications experience.
- Proven success delivering integrated PR campaigns and multi-channel communications strategies.
- Experience using audience insight, data and evaluation to inform decision making.
- Expertise in crisis communications, issues management and reputation protection.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience managing teams, budgets and external agencies.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 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

What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous advantages package, career development opportunities and high-quality tools.

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications.

📌 Lead - Strategic Communications (Corporate & Consumer), CANCER RESEARCH UK (Stratford)
🏢 Guardian Jobs
📍 Stratford