Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose.
Salary : £ 8 5 ,000 - £ 90 ,000 depending on experience plus benefits
Reports to : Director of Marketing & Supporter Engagement
Department :Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Hours :Full time 35 hours per week( other flexible-working requests will also be considered if it meets business needs )
Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility ( we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week)
Closing date : 12 December 2024 at 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Digital to join our Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement (MFE) directorate. This is a pivotal role within a new function where you’ll be bringing together previously separate teams to drive the development and implementation of our digital strategy, to transform our customer experiences for mass audiences. Specialist areas include website, email, SMS data selections, tagging & tracking, UX, Service Design, SEO, content delivery & content strategy . As Head of Digital , you will be the advocate for design led thinking , putting our audiences needs at the heart of all experiences and journeys.
Responsible for delivering an engaging top of funnel experience . Working jointly with F&E, and P olicy, I nformation & C ommunications (PIC) teams to create compelling end-to-end digital experiences that delight CRUK audiences at every stage of their journey . Tracked against a measurement framework that creates accountability and improvement at all levels across MFE and Technology.
Responsible for establishing the measurement framework, working with Data, Insight and Performance to improve what and how we measure, across digital and marketing activity . Implements data governance, in accordance with our data standards.
Responsible for overarching website performance, organic traffic, conversion rate, bounce rate, pages per session, agreeing the targets with ASI function .
What skills are we looking for?
Experience in a Head of Digital role or similar within a large, complex organisation , inspiring colleagues and building strong, productive relationships across a diverse group of senior stakeholders .
Expert on digital tools, platforms, and technologies relevant to marketing, along with content creation, management, and distribution.
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.
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page .
W e 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.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities. To review our safeguarding statement please visit Safeguarding at Cancer Research UK | 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 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.
