Job Description

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS (TRADING)

Salary: \xc2\xa333,000 - \xc2\xa336,000 per annum

Reports to: Internal Communications & PR Manager (Trading)

Department: Policy, Information and Communication

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 \xe2\x80\x93 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions regarding flexibility for the successful candidates.

Positions available: 2

Employment type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday 1 August 2023, 23:55*

• Please note that we may close this role early should we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Internal Communications Officer (Trading). We need you to deliver internal communications that informs, motivates and inspires our 2,000 colleagues and 11,000 volunteers within Trading, to bring about a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

Further to this, you\xe2\x80\x99ll manage weekly communications channels and lead on bespoke communications projects from end-to-end, evaluating success and managing multiple stakeholder priorities.

What will I be doing?

Delivering regular, impactful internal communications to Trading including intranet content and e-newsletters

Developing and executing multi-channel, audience-led communications plans to support Trading and CRUK\xe2\x80\x99s objectives, coordinating stakeholder sign-off as needed

Project managing and prioritising communications requests in shared inboxes, working with stakeholders from across the charity to deliver communications in a timely manner

Responding to and proactively actioning stakeholder enquiries on behalf of the Trading Internal Comms team

Working closely with other internal communications colleagues to tailor and repurpose org-wide messages for Trading staff

Supporting urgent internal communications responses to crises, pulling together key messages at pace

Reviewing the impact of communications and making suggestions for tweaks and improvements based on analytics, presenting back regular insights

Delivering operational and administrative communications tasks to a high standard.

What skills are you looking for?

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience of tailoring messages to different audience needs

Relevant experience of planning and executing multi-channel communications plans

Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet regular deadlines

Good interpersonal skills and experience of building relationships with internal stakeholders

Attention to detail and an eye for proofreading

Proficient in Microsoft Office and using a content management system to publish content \xe2\x80\x93 experience using SharePoint for content creation would be a significant advantage

Able to manage and prioritise multiple enquiries \xe2\x80\x93 experience managing shared inboxes is desirable.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work \xe2\x80\x93 from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy \xe2\x80\x93 will change the world. It\xe2\x80\x99s exciting to be part of our team.

To view a full copy of the candidate pack for this role please contact .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will be required to fill out an online application form, including your work history and application questions. CVs are required for all applications; but we won\'t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.

There\xe2\x80\x99s a place for everyone at 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\'re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we\xe2\x80\x99d still love to hear from you. We don\xe2\x80\x99t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

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 by emailing us at .

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.

Cancer Research UK