Senior Proposition Manager Individual Giving
- locations
- Stratford (2 Redman Place)
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: November 14, 2025 (14 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032316
Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.
Senior Proposition Manager
£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Head of Proposition
Grade: P3
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London .Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
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.
Closing date: Thursday 13 November 2025, 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. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: 2 stage interviews
Interview date: From the week commencing 17th November 2025
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 Individual Giving portfolio—including Committed Giving, Cash, Prize-Led Giving, and Payroll Giving. You’ll work closely with the Proposition Head to shape compelling supporter experiences, drive lifetime value, and help 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.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development of multi-year, insight-led proposition plansthat 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 relationshipsto meet performance targets and maximise impact.
- Champion agile, audience-first thinkingand foster a culture of experimentation and inclusivity.
- Translate data and insights into innovative, commercially valuable propositionsthat differentiate us in a competitive market.
- Embed a test-and-learn culture, encouraging rapid prototyping, fast failure, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience growing and developing
commercially successful, audience-centric propositions.
A
strategic thinkerwith 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 with
omnichannel propositions or payments technologyis 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.
What will I gain?
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.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Additional information
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at
recruitment@cancer.org.ukFor more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn,
X YouTubeOur vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
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. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
About Us
As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.