Events Manager; Cancer Tools

Reports to: Head of Growth Marketing (Cancer Tools)

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) please note there will be global travel involved in this role approximately 4-5 times per year.

Closing date: Sunday 1st February 23:55pm

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: Screening call followed by competency-based interview.

Interview date: W/C 9th February.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Tools the research tools arm of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), is a non-profit, global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and professional societies, with a shared mission to accelerate cancer research. With a history of more than 40 years of managing and providing reagents to both academic and for-profit laboratories around the world, Cancer Tools has been steadfast in its mission of accelerating cancer research by making research tools widely and easily available, extending CRUK’s influence to a global audience.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Events Manager to lead our global conference and exhibition programme. This role is central to shaping how we engage with cancer researchers worldwide, strengthening our brand presence, driving meaningful connections, and generating high-quality leads that support our mission.

In this position, you will develop and implement a comprehensive global events strategy that ensures Cancer Tools shows up with impact at key scientific conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions. You will identify priority events, create an effective framework to support decision-making, and oversee all planning, logistics, and coordination. This includes managing event collateral and giveaways, preparing teams through effective training and briefings, and ensuring seamless delivery across diverse international environments.

You will also play a crucial role in driving engagement and brand awareness among cancer researchers in both academia and industry. Through proactive planning and collaboration with marketing, sales, and scientific colleagues, you will help elevate our visibility in key markets and maximise opportunities for lead generation. Post-event, you will analyse performance, track ROI, and translate insights into clear recommendations for continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised events professional who thrives in a fast paced, global environment and enjoys blending strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

• Develop and lead a successful global events participation programme to drive lead generation, brand awareness, and engagement with academic and industry cancer researchers
• Manage all aspects of our organisation’s attendance at external events, including:
• Booth design and branding
• Shipping and logistics
• Coordination with vendors and organisers
• On‑site support and troubleshooting
• Train and brief internal staff attending events to ensure clear objectives and effective management
• Create and implement post‑event follow‑up processes to maximise ROI and track performance against KPIs (e.g. leads, MQLs, engagement metrics)
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver successful event participation
• Develop a framework for selecting and prioritising events in line with Cancer Tools’ objectives
• Leverage and create engaging content for social media, web and email channels to promote event participation
• Monitor industry trends and implement best practices to enhance event impact

• Degree or equivalent in a scientific field with marketing experience, or a marketing/comms qualification
• Demonstrable experience in managing company presence at external conferences/exhibitions, including logistics, booth design, collateral creation and ROI analysis (preferably in life science research, or a cancer/oncology related field)
• Strong organisational, time management, multi‑tasking and project management skills
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal…