HEALTH MARKETING MANAGERSalary: £39,000 - £45,000 per annumDepartment: Marketing, Fundraising and EngagementReports to: Senior Marketing Manager - HealthLocation: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 – 2 days per week in the office)Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours)Contract type: 12 month fixed-term contractClosing date: Thursday 18 September 2025, 23:55Please 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. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Health Marketing Manager. We need you to support the Senior Manager to develop the health marketing strategy, plan and budget to achieve the relevant objectives and targets as agreed with Policy, Information and Communications (PI&C) and Marketing Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) and manage the delivery of the health marketing plan.What will I be doing?Supporting the Senior Manager to translate the Marketing Fundraising & Engagement (MFE) / Policy Information and Communications (PI&C) operating plans and budget into a health marketing plan and budgetManaging the development and delivery of cross-channel integrated briefsManaging the content and creative production, testing and optimisation process, ensuring campaign assets are fully aligned with Brand messagingManaging the approval process ensuring all health content is evidence based and in line with PI&C messaging frameworksWorking in partnership with local and national external stakeholders on campaigns, maintaining strong relationships to ensure success of joint marketing activityManaging the pre-launch user testing process and overseeing the implementation of campaign optimisation initiativesManaging the planning, set-up, delivery and analysis of integrated multi-channel campaigns that meet and exceed specific product KPIsWorking alongside the Senior Manager to motivate the Senior Executives and matrix manage specialist Digital Marketing & Delivery teams to deliver activity across channelsWorking with digital and data experts from across marketing and the wider organisation to improve communications and better engage our audiencesManaging the implementation of cross-organisational strategic projects that support the wider aims of Cancer Research UK’s marketing function.Managing the continuous testing and analysis of campaigns, spotting opportunities to optimise ongoing activity and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of future campaigns.What skills will I need?Significant experience of translating marketing strategy into tactical delivery plans by channel, audience and budgetSignificant experience of planning and delivering multi-channel campaigns that meet campaign KPIsStrong understanding of end-to-end consumer journeys and the role of different channels in fully integrated campaignsRelevant experience of managing and motivating agencies to drive maximum value from relationshipsCommercially aware with relevant budget management experienceData-driven with a strong understanding of UX principles and relevant experience of interpreting results and recommending opportunities for optimisationProven ability to develop positive working relationships and influence others at all levelsRelevant experience of developing highly effective campaign assets for use across channelsExcellent project management skills including resource and risk management.What will I gain?Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.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 quickly, fairly and objectively.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 or 020 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.
