SPORTS EXECUTIVE

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata
Reports to: Proposition Manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK (quarterly travel will be required to London, as well as events all across the UK through out the year)
Employment type: Fixed-term contract until end of April 2026
Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours)
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025, 23:55

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 innovative and ambitious, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Sports Executive. This is a unique opportunity to support a varied portfolio of high-value sporting events for Cancer Research UK including events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, RideLondon-Essex 100 and Action Challenge Ultra Series. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events which will not only be remembered by the participants and supporters but will also raise millions of pounds to fund our lifesaving research.
This is an exciting role with varied responsibilities which will help to develop and shape their careers. There is an expectation of some evening and weekend work to support our fantastic events all over the UK, but you will be eligible for time off in lieu.

WHAT SKILLS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and influencing them in order to advance individual or organisational goals
• Ability to manage challenging stakeholders effectively
• Experience of managing website content and using CRM systems
• Experience of developing and delivering new business opportunities
• Good strategic thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working with IT databases
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Proven ability to manage own time effectively and can work well under pressure
• Proven ability of agreeing and meeting financial targets
• Willing to work some unsociable hours, travelling extensively and staying away from home during the event delivery season when necessary.