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PR and Media Manager

Contract: Full-time 

Location:  Hybrid – Office 3 days a week (21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL)

Salary: £40,000

Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Communications

Contract type: Permanent

Direct Reports: Scientific Engagement and Stories Journalist

We’re looking for an exceptional PR and Media Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our public profile, strengthening our reputation and driving understanding among existing and potential supporters about the critical need for more child-appropriate cancer treatments.

You’ll position Children with Cancer UK as a thought leader and trusted voice in childhood cancer research, policy and public debate. With your strong media contacts and strategic expertise, you’ll secure sustained, high-quality coverage that elevates our mission and impact.

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How to apply

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. 

Closing date: 17^th July 2026

Head of Philanthropy

Contract: Full-time 

Location:  Hybrid – Office 3 days a week (21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL)

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 (based on experience)

Reporting to: CEO

Contract type: Permanent

Direct Reports: Senior Corporate Manager, Senior Individual Giving Manager, Major Donor Executive, and Trusts and Foundation Executive

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Philanthropy to create and lead our major donor, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate partnerships programme and optimise the Individual Giving (IG) programme.

This role is full time, based at our Holborn office in London, with hybrid working in place. The successful candidate will work 3 days per week on site and meeting (potential) donors, with the remainder available to be worked remotely.

This is a critical senior leadership role responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious philanthropy strategy that will build a sustainable pipeline of five, six and sevenfigure, multi-year gifts from high-net-worth individuals – as lifetime and legacy gifts – corporates and Trusts and Foundations while also refining a long-standing £multimillion-year IG programme.

You will shape and grow a sector-leading major donor programme – strengthening stewardship, building influential networks and inspiring transformational support for children with cancer.

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How to apply

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. 

Closing date: 17^th July 2026

Sports Manager

Contract: Full-time 

Location:  Hybrid – Office 3 days a week (21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL)

Salary: £40,000 (based on experience)

Reporting to: Senior Sports Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Direct Reports: NA

We’re looking for someone to project manage a range of sports events and campaigns, providing an excellent supporter experience to all sports event’s participants, meeting agreed KPIs and objectives.

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How to apply

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line. 

Closing date: 17th July 2026