Salary: Band D £38416-£46020 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract (with the potential to become permanent)

Location: Home-based, with some UK travel for outreach opportunities and to London area for team meetings

Responsible to: Director of Research and Engagement

Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK

Fancy leading a new Education Programme for an innovative growing Breast Cancer Charity that is focussed on reducing the risk of breast cancer? Then read on. We’re looking for a skilled educator who can develop, project manage and implement the Breast Cancer UK Education Programme to strengthen our audience engagement and facilitate new relationships with stakeholders.

If you are innovative, creative and passionate about education then we’d love to hear from you. We’ve been steadily growing over the last few years and we’re now looking to implement our new exciting approach.

This is a new role in our growing team, and you will strategically lead the Breast Cancer UK Education Programme to engage new audiences with our breast cancer prevention educational content.

Breast Cancer UK is a growing organisation and you will need to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organisation. The role will evolve to be responsible for several part-time education facilitators and as a team you’ll lead our Education Programme with the Director of Research and Engagement.

You will need to be highly motivated and organised. You will have an excellent knowledge of pedagogical approaches and be proficient in project management. A background in healthcare is desirable.

You will be a highly motivated individual with experience as detailed below:

• Demonstrable experience and success in leadership within an educational setting.

• Comprehensive experience in project management.

• Experience or professional qualification in science or healthcare.

• Proven people management experience and expertise.

• Ability to prioritise, manage and coordinate multiple projects with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver to deadlines.

• Ability to manage and develop effective working relationships with people at all levels internally and externally, including members of the public.

• To be part of a fantastic supportive team.

• Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.

• Fully remote working, with some travel within the UK depending on outreach opportunities.

• Competitive salary £38416-£46020 PA (depending on experience)

• 29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.

• Option for full-time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9-day fortnight.

• Enhanced 4% employer pension contribution.

• Office equipment allowance up to £100, and standing desk allowance up to £170.

• Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.

• Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.

• Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.

• For full details see our our recruitment pack

The closing date for applications is 13th October 2025 at 5pm.  

To apply for this position please complete the application form which can be found here  

We kindly ask you to complete an Equality and Diversity monitoring Form (for internal use only and will not form part of your application) which can be found at this link –Equality and Diversity monitoring Form

Interviews will be held in person around the Kings Cross area of London on Tuesday 28th October 2025.

For further information on the charity see our website and if you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at recruitment@breastcanceruk.org.uk   

At Breast Cancer UK, we’re dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

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