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Cancerresearchuk

Senior Policy Manager (Cancer Prevention)

Salary£56k – £62k
LocationStratford (2 Redman Place)
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentPolicy, Information & Communications
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
Lead the fight against one of the largest preventable causes of cancer in the UK.
Benefits
£56,000 - £62,000 per annum plus benefits
Reports to: Prevention Lead
Directorate: Policy, Information & Communications
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: 20 September 2026
Recruitment Process: Competency-based interview and presentation
Interview Dates: Week Commencing 5 October 2026
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.
About the company
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Obesity is one of the biggest preventable causes of cancer in the UK and is linked to at least 13 different cancer types. We are looking for an ambitious and influential Senior Policy Manager to lead Cancer Research UK’s obesity prevention policy work and help drive meaningful change across the UK.
What will I be doing?
• Leading the development of high-impact obesity prevention policy positions, consultation responses and policy outputs.
• Providing strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders across Cancer Research UK.
• Leading complex cross-organisational projects involving evidence generation, analysis, public affairs, campaigns and communications teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with government, academia, public health organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Representing Cancer Research UK in policy forums, stakeholder groups, advisory boards, roundtables and media opportunities.
• Providing project leadership and matrix management to ensure the successful delivery of strategic priorities.
What are we looking for?
• Significant experience in policy, public affairs, public health or a related field, with substantial expertise in obesity prevention or public health policy.
• A strong understanding of UK political processes, policymaking and influencing strategies.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with a proven ability to translate complex evidence into clear policy recommendations.
• Demonstrable experience of influencing senior stakeholders and building effective external partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with experience shaping and delivering policy programmes.
• Excellent communication, project management and leadership skills, including experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
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There’s 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’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. We don’t 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 [email protected].
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.
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