Head of Proposition

at  Cancer Research UK

HEAD OF PROPOSITION

£82,000 - £90,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Director of Product & Portfolio Strategy
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 06 February 2025 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 recruitment@cancer.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.

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. By been committed to Cancer Research UK’s vision you will help to bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head of Proposition to join our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) directorate. As Head of Proposition (also known as Head of Individual Giving), you will drive, through cross-functional teams, the Fundraising & Engagement proposition for your specialist area. You’ll deliver compelling audience experiences, grow lifetime value, and fulfil CRUK’s mission to fund life-saving research. This is your opportunity to lead a cultural and capability shift, moving from a product-focused approach to an audience-centric strategy that addresses broader needs. Through implementing a shared, insight and audience led vision and robust multi-year plan, you’ll shape both immediate success and long-term commercial value.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Strategic leader with proven experience leading and collaborating in large, complex organisations, inspiring colleagues and influencing senior stakeholders for impactful delivery
• Significant experience in building and driving forward propositions so they are commercially valuable, meaningful and relevant
• In depth experience of digital and insight led solutions, services and approaches that can support commercial success and proposition innovation, to drive competitive challenge and distinctiveness
• In depth understanding of the principles of service design and methodologies
• Significant experience in advancing innovative, journey-led thinking into tangible action plans, business processes, and systems to maximise value over the long and short term
• Demonstrable commercial, analytical and strategic thinking adept at bringing the outside in, translating insights into successful propositions and ideation
  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.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .
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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 recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 0 20 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