Senior Legacy Proposition Manager

Overview

£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.
Reports to: Head of Proposition.
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement.
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: 25th January 2026 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.

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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.

Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process. First stage competency based interview.

Interview date: week commencing 2nd February.

At Cancer Research UK
, we exist to beat cancer.

At Cancer Research UK, we’re united by one purpose: to beat cancer. Every day, our passionate professionals push boundaries—but we need to go further, faster. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a strategic, innovative, audience-focused product and proposition expert to help lead and evolve our Legacy Giving Portfolio, joining our market leading team. You will work closely with the Proposition Head to shape compelling supporter experiences, drive value, and accelerate our growth opportunities to deliver on our promise to fund life-saving research.

In our vibrant, collaborative environment, you’ll uncover new ideas, build meaningful connections, and grow your skills in ways you never imagined. You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

• Lead the development of multi-year, insight-led proposition plans that grow audiences and deepen engagement.
• Collaborate across teams—including Strategy, Marketing, Digital, and Technology—to deliver seamless, end-to-end supporter journeys.
• Manage budgets, P&Ls, and supplier relationships to meet performance targets and maximise impact.
• Champion agile, audience-first thinking and foster a culture of experimentation and inclusivity.
• Translate data and insights into innovative, commercially valuable propositions that differentiate us in a competitive market.
• Embed a test-and-learn culture, encouraging rapid prototyping, fast failure, and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience growing and developing commercially successful, audience-centric propositions.
• A strategic thinker with a strong digital and insight-led approach to innovation and service design.
• Excellent communicator and influencer, able to lead through complexity and ambiguity.
• Passionate about working flexibly, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative development.
• Experience in Legacy giving is a plus.
• A natural collaborator with a passion for audience-centric innovation and transformation.

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.

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 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.

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