Cancer Stories Officer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time

**Key Information**:
**Salary**:Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

**Hours per week**: 3.5 days per week / 24.5 hours per week (Part Time)

**Location**: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working

**Closing Date**: 18th February 2024

**Job Details**:
The Cancer Stories Officer will work part-time as a job share alongside the existing Cancer Stories Officer and help to deliver the ICR’s communications and fundraising strategies. Improving the outlook for cancer patients is at the heart of the ICR’s work, and the Cancer Stories Officer will help to communicate this by telling the stories of people who benefit from our research, as well as those of our supporters, donors and researchers.

This diverse role will involve building and maintaining a bank of communication volunteers, and generating content related to their stories in order to promote the ICR’s fundraising and policy activities.

The post holder will produce people-centred communications designed to generate media coverage or to be published directly on our own online and print communication channels. The post holder will also create video centred around volunteer stories for use on the ICR’s website and on social media.

A key part of the role will be building relationships with cancer patients, their families, and the organisations that support them.

The role will be based in the ICR’s Chelsea office, with the opportunity to work flexibly from home for one or two days a week.

**Key Requirements**
- Excellent interpersonal skills - demonstrate ability to build effective and productive relationships
- Proven ability to identify, craft and communicate engaging stories
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload and to meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to interact with people at all levels across an organisation and to build effective working relationships
- Proven organisational skills
- Experience writing features and profiles
- Experience writing for the web

**About the Development and Communications directorate**

The Development and Communications directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR - maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events.

The directorate tells the ICR’s story of doing outstanding cancer research - communicating effectively about the ICR’s work to help attract donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners, funders and collaborators, and to advocate for changes that support cancer research and improve access to the ICR’s discoveries.

**About The Institute of Cancer Research**:
**Why work for us?**

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here_._



  • London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time

    **Key Information**: **Salary**:Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review. **Hours per week**: 21 hours per week / 17.5 hours per week (Part Time) **Location**: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working **Closing...

  • Fundraiser (Cancer Research UK)

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

    At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer . Do you have a way with words? Do you thrive in a environment where you get to speak to different people all day long? Join Cancer Research UK as a field-based Face to Face Fundraiser. You will be inspiring the public to become regular financial supporters of our life saving research. Cancer Research UK...

  • Stories Officer

    1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Stories Officer to join the External Affairs Team in London, working 22.5 hours a week. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes,...


  • London, United Kingdom Pancreatic Cancer UK Full time

    Job Advert **The role** We’re seeking a **Communications Officer** to join our fantastic Brand and Content team. It is a great time to join the team as we have just launched our new 5-year strategy and it is an exciting transformational period at the charity as we review and develop our brand. You’ll have an opportunity to play an active supporting...

  • Research Officer

    2 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Pancreatic Cancer UK Full time

    **The role** We’re seeking a Research Officer to join our expanding Research team! In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Senior Research Manager to develop and deliver the charity’s research funding schemes, so they are innovative, effective, and impartial, ensuring that we address key unmet needs of both the research community and...


  • London, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

    SENIOR DATA GOVERNANCE AND ACCESS OFFICER Salary: From £37,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics) Department: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to...

  • Story Producer

    6 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Entertainment One Unscripted TV UK Full time

    eOne are checking availability for experienced Story Producers to work on a returning glossy reality obs doc series for Amazon Prime, the office base is in London with shoots all over the country and abroad. We’re looking for an experienced Story Producer with casting experience to join our team, applicants should be available from May till September and...

  • Research Data Officer

    2 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

    RESEARCH DATA OFFICER Salary: From £33,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics) Department: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around...


  • London, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

    RESEARCH DATA OFFICER Salary: From £33,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics) Department: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussions around...


  • London, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Full time

    SENIOR DATA GOVERNANCE AND ACCESS OFFICER Salary: From £37,500 per annum Reports to: Senior Cancer Intelligence Manager (Data and Informatics) Department: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further...


  • London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time

    **Key Information**: **Duration of Contract**: Fixed Term for 36 months **Hours per week**: 35 hours per week **Closing Date**: 30th June 2023** **Job Details**: Under the leadership of Dr Magnus Dillon, we are seeking to appoint a Higher Scientific Officer to join our project aiming to improve the success rates of radiotherapy in gastrointestinal...

  • Media & PR Officer

    2 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom TPP Recruitment Full time

    **Are you an experienced journalist that would like to make the leap into a media relations role?** **Are you a PR or Press professional working in either the non profit or commercial sector, and would like to join an organisation where you will make a real and significant impact to the lives of those suffering from a serious condition?** If the answer is...


  • London, United Kingdom Pancreatic Cancer UK Full time

    **The Role** We’re seeking an **Individual Giving Officer **to join our team following an internal promotion! As our Individual Giving Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns across regular giving, in memory, legacy, and our online shop. You’ll achieve this by helping to develop marketing plans and supporter...

  • Cancer Pathway Tracker

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary This post is based in the Cancer Performance Team and full training will be provided on all aspects of managing cancer 2 week wait referrals, tracking patients through their tests and appointments to enable the team to determine if patients have cancer or not. This is an admin based role in a busy service and would suit people who like to...


  • London, United Kingdom NL Recruitment Full time

    Media and PR Officer, joining a growing Medical/Health Charity based in West London. Offering Hybrid working pattern of both office based and homeworking. Joining a Communications and Engagement Team, focused on ensuring the charities brand is enhanced amongst the public in the UK. Achieved through proactive media relations and securing national and...


  • London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time

    **Key Information**: **Duration of Contract**: Fixed Term for 2 years **Hours per week**: 35 hours per week (Full Time) **Location***: Chelsea, London. This role is not eligible for hybrid working. **Job Details**: **Key Requirements** **Department/Directorate Information** The Targeted Therapy Team led by Professor Kevin Harrington is part of the...

  • Supporter Relations Manager

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 6 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Blood Cancer UK Full time

    Supporter Relations Manager (mat cover) The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to lead and develop the Supporter Relations Team to...

  • Pr Officer

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Barrow & Parker Ltd Full time

    **PR Officer - Celebrity Engagement - Perm, FT, Hybrid and Central London, £25-35k, Charity** As PR & Celebrity Officer, you will work with the PR & Communications Manager to deliver the charity’s PR, brand communications and celebrity engagement, helping to drive significant growth in awareness amongst our key audiences by delivering engaging stories...


  • London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time

    **Key Information**: **Duration of Contract**: Fixed Term for 12 months **Hours per week***: 35 hours per week (Full Time) **Closing Date***: 30 November 2023 - here_ - ._ **Job Details**: **Key Requirements** **Department/Directorate Information** The Centre for Translational Immunotherapy (CTI) is led by Prof Alan Melcher. The CTI has been established...


  • London, United Kingdom Macmillan Cancer Support Full time

    **Permanent** **Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours.** **Location is flexible**: UK Home-based / Split between home and our London Office / Shipley Office **National: £21,450 - £23,000** **London: £23,500 - £26,500** **We are looking for a new Challenge Events Assistant with excellent supporter care,...