The role

The research communications and engagement team at Breast Cancer Now makes breast cancer research accessible and engaging to everyone. Its aim is to highlight the value and impact of research and build continued trust and support for the charity.

You'll use your medical research knowledge and expertise to lead the team to deliver tailored, accurate and creative research communications for PR and digital channels. You'll be responsible for leading proactive communication campaigns highlighting the importance and impact of the charity's research. You'll also provide expertise, information and insight on our research activities and breast cancer research landscape for reactive opportunities.

Working with our fundraising teams, you'll directly support income generation by managing the delivery of engaging research communications and research impact. You'll also work with our research community to engage and involve them in our communications and fundraising activities.

About you

To succeed in this role, you'll understand the impact of research and scientific communication for charitable organisations. You'll be able to translate complex scientific information and tailor it to a variety of audiences. And you'll use your excellent writing and verbal communication skills to interpret and present scientific and statistical information in accessible and meaningful ways.

You'll also be able to lead, inspire and motivate an effective team and work collaboratively on strategic projects across teams and departments.

About us

We're Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We're the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you're experiencing breast cancer, we're here.

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.

Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.

Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live - and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you'll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you've any questions regarding this role please email in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 09:00 am Friday 5th January 2023.

Interview date week commencing 8th January 2023.