Job opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Children with Cancer UK.

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Children with Cancer UK.

We are united by a common goal – to save and improve young lives. We are dedicated to keeping administrative and staffing costs low, which means we can devote more of the funds we raise towards vital research and welfare projects. At times we do have occasional employment and volunteering opportunities at our office location.

Current vacancies

Individual Giving Officer
Head of Research

Individual Giving Officer

Contract: Full-time

Location: Hybrid – Minimum of 3 days a week working in the office (21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL) and 2 days working from home

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (based on experience)

Reporting to: Individual Giving Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Direct Reports: NA

At Children with Cancer UK, our vision is a world where every child and young person survives cancer.

Working within the Individual Giving team, you’ll have a varied role managing and supporting the delivery of supporter-centric fundraising appeals which will recruit, retain and/or develop supporters across the cause-led, gaming, in memory and legacy programmes. These appeals will include utilising online and offline channels such as direct mail, organic and paid social advertising, email, private sites, SMS and telemarketing.

This role would suit someone with some experience of marketing or fundraising or who would like to expand their experience of Individual Giving.

Click here for the full list of key responsibilities

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: 10 October 2025

Head of Research

Contract: Full Time

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

Reporting to: CEO

Contract type: Permanent

Direct Reports: Yes

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.

At Children with Cancer UK, our vision is a world where every child and young person survives cancer.

The Charity have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Research Role to oversee the operations and strategic development of research activities at the organisation.

You will work independently in this role to oversee the delivery of research funding calls, develop the charity’s Research Strategy, expand research programs and work with external senior members of the community.

The post holder should have a strong understanding of the UK biomedical research environment.

The Research Team is pivotal to ensuring that research funded by Children with Cancer UK is at the forefront of the children and young person’s cancer research area. You will have the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of cancer research in children and young people and work closely with members of the scientific community, surrounded by people working towards the same mission.

The post-holder will be responsible for line managing 2-3 members of the Research Team, providing them with support and identifying areas and opportunities for them to expand and develop their experience and skillset.

Application process

We have an anonymised shortlisting process in line with our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications.

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.

To request any reasonable adjustments, or for more information on the role please contact [email protected]

Click here for the full list of key responsibilities

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: 30 September 2025