Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Breast Cancer Support Officer - 18 Month FTC

  Mobile worker - Wales

  £41,000Apply now
• Virtual Fundraising Events Manager

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £39,200Apply now
• Delivery Manager (Product)

  Dual London/Home

  £60,500Apply now
• Head of Legacy & In-Memory Fundraising - 12 month FTC

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• High Value Events Manager - Fundraising

  Dual London/Home

  £46,500Apply now
• Senior Fellow - Systems Change and Investment

  Dual London/Home

  £120,000Apply now
• Operational Support Officer

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £30,000Apply now
• Support Line Services Coordinator

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £30,000Apply now
• Product Manager

  Dual London/Home

  £70,000Apply now

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People stories

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

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• Jean-Gabriel Tarassenko

  Supporter Donations Assistant

  Supporter Care

  The People you work with, the ability to learn from others on a daily basis.

  Our team is contact supporters, and we are privileged to do the things we do.

  Find out more

  We receive a lot of letters into the Head Office from supporters. We have a lot of supporters who choose to share their stories and their losses, their experience and their story with us. We love those letters and we especially love the letters from children involved in fundraising.

  View Profile Back

• Ella Forster

  Relationship Fundraising Manager

  Relationship Fundraising

  Out of all the jobs I’ve done, working at Macmillan feels the least like a job. I get excited to see my team, I’m inspired to speak to all our supporters. Every day, I am fortunate enough to get to speak to inspiring people who have done so much and been through so much.

  Find out more

  I think I always knew I wanted to work in the third sector but it was a roundabout way to get here.

  I worked in Tech before, had enough of that and decided to pursue my dream. I quit my job and this role at Macmillan came up and it felt like fate.

  View Profile Back

• Cally Worden

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  I wanted to do something meaningful, something for myself. It’s the nicest team I’ve ever worked in.

  Find out more

  I have had various Cancer experiences within my family. I lost my dad when I was 10. My brother had Stage 3 cancer through 2019, we nearly lost him as well.

  That triggered a re-alignment of my own values and where I wanted to go in my life.

  View Profile Back

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

  View Profile Back

• Jean-Gabriel Tarassenko

  Supporter Donations Assistant

  Supporter Care

  The People you work with, the ability to learn from others on a daily basis.

  Our team is contact supporters, and we are privileged to do the things we do.

  Find out more

  We receive a lot of letters into the Head Office from supporters. We have a lot of supporters who choose to share their stories and their losses, their experience and their story with us. We love those letters and we especially love the letters from children involved in fundraising.

  View Profile Back

Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Customer Service Adviser

  Dual Shipley/Home

  £29,000Apply now
• Relationship Fundraising Manager

  Mobile worker - England

  £39,200Apply now
• Marketing Executive (Cancer Support) - 12 months fixed term contract

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £39,200Apply now
• Stewardship Manager for Mighty Hikes (12 months fixed term)

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £39,200Apply now
• Breast Cancer Support Officer - 18 Month FTC

  Mobile worker - Wales

  £41,000Apply now
• Virtual Fundraising Events Manager

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £39,200Apply now
• Delivery Manager (Product)

  Dual London/Home

  £60,500Apply now
• Head of Legacy & In-Memory Fundraising - 12 month FTC

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• Senior Fellow - Systems Change and Investment

  Dual London/Home

  £120,000Apply now

Register for career updates

People stories

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

  View Profile Back

• Phil Naish

  Service Desk Analyst

  Technology Service Operations

  Within my team, the people have been here 3 + years. Rather than coming into Macmillan to get some knowledge then move on, I want to stay here, get the knowledge and move up.

  Find out more

  As I was applying for jobs, I saw the Macmillan name and it’s such a well-known charity that does incredible work for people affected by Cancer. I’ve lost a couple of people in my life from Cancer so I thought it would be perfect for me.

  It helps that I can give back.

  View Profile Back

• Jean-Gabriel Tarassenko

  Supporter Donations Assistant

  Supporter Care

  The People you work with, the ability to learn from others on a daily basis.

  Our team is contact supporters, and we are privileged to do the things we do.

  Find out more

  We receive a lot of letters into the Head Office from supporters. We have a lot of supporters who choose to share their stories and their losses, their experience and their story with us. We love those letters and we especially love the letters from children involved in fundraising.

  View Profile Back

• Ella Forster

  Relationship Fundraising Manager

  Relationship Fundraising

  Out of all the jobs I’ve done, working at Macmillan feels the least like a job. I get excited to see my team, I’m inspired to speak to all our supporters. Every day, I am fortunate enough to get to speak to inspiring people who have done so much and been through so much.

  Find out more

  I think I always knew I wanted to work in the third sector but it was a roundabout way to get here.

  I worked in Tech before, had enough of that and decided to pursue my dream. I quit my job and this role at Macmillan came up and it felt like fate.

  View Profile Back

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

  View Profile Back

• Phil Naish

  Service Desk Analyst

  Technology Service Operations

  Within my team, the people have been here 3 + years. Rather than coming into Macmillan to get some knowledge then move on, I want to stay here, get the knowledge and move up.

  Find out more

  As I was applying for jobs, I saw the Macmillan name and it’s such a well-known charity that does incredible work for people affected by Cancer. I’ve lost a couple of people in my life from Cancer so I thought it would be perfect for me.

  It helps that I can give back.

  View Profile Back

Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Volunteering Services Delivery Lead

  Home based (UK)

  £31,000Apply now
• Head of Brand

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• Digital Workplace Officer

  Dual London/Home

  £43,000Apply now
• Senior Solicitor / Lawyer

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• Senior Stewardship and Development Manager

  Dual London/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Volunteering Support Partner

  Dual London/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Legacy Officer

  Dual London/Home

  £34,000Apply now
• Customer Service Adviser

  Dual Shipley/Home

  £29,000Apply now
• Relationship Fundraising Manager

  Mobile worker - England

  £39,200Apply now

Register for career updates

People stories

• Cally Worden

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  I wanted to do something meaningful, something for myself. It’s the nicest team I’ve ever worked in.

  Find out more

  I have had various Cancer experiences within my family. I lost my dad when I was 10. My brother had Stage 3 cancer through 2019, we nearly lost him as well.

  That triggered a re-alignment of my own values and where I wanted to go in my life.

  View Profile Back

• Richard Dodd

  Director of Digital

  Digital

  The opportunity to work for an organisation whose purpose is to make a real difference to people’s lives, alongside creative people motivated around the cause who want to make a difference.

  Find out more

  With drive, with heart and with ambition you can make a difference and influence strategy and delivery for our core audiences.

  View Profile Back

• Helen Topping

  Volunteer Services Delivery Lead

  Volunteering Development and Operations

  My role is to encourage, motivate and train volunteers to listen and emotionally support people living with Cancer. You’re making a difference to people every day.

  Find out more

  I have a customer facing role, working directly with people who have Cancer and just knowing that you’re having an impact with one phone call and hearing the positive change in their voice is the best part of my role.

  View Profile Back

• Theodore Awani

  People Services Advisor

  People Services

  The simple fact that I can be of service to colleagues supporting people impacted by Cancer and working for a company that values Wellbeing is what attracted me to Macmillan.

  Find out more

  Working in the People Advisory Team means I look after People, it’s a People-centric and stakeholder management focused role. I look after the needs of our colleagues, managers and key stakeholders making sure that everybody in their role is well supported.

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• Cally Worden

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  I wanted to do something meaningful, something for myself. It’s the nicest team I’ve ever worked in.

  Find out more

  I have had various Cancer experiences within my family. I lost my dad when I was 10. My brother had Stage 3 cancer through 2019, we nearly lost him as well.

  That triggered a re-alignment of my own values and where I wanted to go in my life.

  View Profile Back

• Richard Dodd

  Director of Digital

  Digital

  The opportunity to work for an organisation whose purpose is to make a real difference to people’s lives, alongside creative people motivated around the cause who want to make a difference.

  Find out more

  With drive, with heart and with ambition you can make a difference and influence strategy and delivery for our core audiences.

  View Profile Back

Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Customer Experience Manager (18 months fixed term)

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Executive Assistant

  Dual London/Home

  £39,500Apply now
• Senior Innovation Project Lead (Income)

  Dual London/Home

  £58,400Apply now
• Senior Innovation Manager (Services)

  Dual London/Home

  £62,000Apply now
• Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

  Home based (UK)

  £42,500Apply now
• Cancer Information and Support Adviser

  Home based (UK)

  £32,000Apply now
• Head of Brand

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• Digital Workplace Officer

  Dual London/Home

  £43,000Apply now

Register for career updates

People stories

• Phil Naish

  Service Desk Analyst

  Technology Service Operations

  Within my team, the people have been here 3 + years. Rather than coming into Macmillan to get some knowledge then move on, I want to stay here, get the knowledge and move up.

  Find out more

  As I was applying for jobs, I saw the Macmillan name and it’s such a well-known charity that does incredible work for people affected by Cancer. I’ve lost a couple of people in my life from Cancer so I thought it would be perfect for me.

  It helps that I can give back.

  View Profile Back

• Ellis Baldwin

  Client Services Manager

  Content Studio

  I love working in an environment where everyone is working with shared purpose towards a shared goal.

  Find out more

  I’m passionate about our cause and our work, the role looked amazing, and – having worked for a charity previously – I knew I’d be working alongside people who are driven, well-intentioned and supportive.

  View Profile Back

• Gerson Silva

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  Helping customers is what I really enjoy but what makes it really enjoyable is the team. When you’re doing something you feel is right and you’re doing what you think you can fight for, if the environment isn’t right you feel it. Here, everybody’s fantastic.

  Find out more

  I reached a stage in my life where I needed to change what I was doing. My kids had reached an age where they didn’t need so much support day to day and I was looking for a full time role. I was really interested in third sector.

  View Profile Back

• Cally Worden

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  I wanted to do something meaningful, something for myself. It’s the nicest team I’ve ever worked in.

  Find out more

  I have had various Cancer experiences within my family. I lost my dad when I was 10. My brother had Stage 3 cancer through 2019, we nearly lost him as well.

  That triggered a re-alignment of my own values and where I wanted to go in my life.

  View Profile Back

• Phil Naish

  Service Desk Analyst

  Technology Service Operations

  Within my team, the people have been here 3 + years. Rather than coming into Macmillan to get some knowledge then move on, I want to stay here, get the knowledge and move up.

  Find out more

  As I was applying for jobs, I saw the Macmillan name and it’s such a well-known charity that does incredible work for people affected by Cancer. I’ve lost a couple of people in my life from Cancer so I thought it would be perfect for me.

  It helps that I can give back.

  View Profile Back

• Ellis Baldwin

  Client Services Manager

  Content Studio

  I love working in an environment where everyone is working with shared purpose towards a shared goal.

  Find out more

  I’m passionate about our cause and our work, the role looked amazing, and – having worked for a charity previously – I knew I’d be working alongside people who are driven, well-intentioned and supportive.

  View Profile Back

Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Customer Experience Manager (18 months fixed term)

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Executive Assistant

  Dual London/Home

  £39,500Apply now
• Senior Innovation Project Lead (Income)

  Dual London/Home

  £58,400Apply now
• Senior Innovation Manager (Services)

  Dual London/Home

  £62,000Apply now
• Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

  Home based (UK)

  £42,500Apply now
• Cancer Information and Support Adviser

  Home based (UK)

  £32,000Apply now
• Head of Brand

  Dual London/Home

  £78,000Apply now
• Digital Workplace Officer

  Dual London/Home

  £43,000Apply now

Register for career updates

People stories

• Shoab Iqbal

  Leadership and Management Development Lead

  Learning and Development

  A great place to ply your trade and really make a difference by impacting those effected by cancer.

  Find out more

  I have always been fortunate to have worked in roles which impact people’s lives. Working in L&D at Macmillan gave me the opportunity to direct impact the lives of those who engaged with any of our learning interventions and then be better equipped to support those effected by cancer.

  View Profile Back

• Gerson Silva

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  Helping customers is what I really enjoy but what makes it really enjoyable is the team. When you’re doing something you feel is right and you’re doing what you think you can fight for, if the environment isn’t right you feel it. Here, everybody’s fantastic.

  Find out more

  I reached a stage in my life where I needed to change what I was doing. My kids had reached an age where they didn’t need so much support day to day and I was looking for a full time role. I was really interested in third sector.

  View Profile Back

• Ellis Baldwin

  Client Services Manager

  Content Studio

  I love working in an environment where everyone is working with shared purpose towards a shared goal.

  Find out more

  I’m passionate about our cause and our work, the role looked amazing, and – having worked for a charity previously – I knew I’d be working alongside people who are driven, well-intentioned and supportive.

  View Profile Back

• Helen Topping

  Volunteer Services Delivery Lead

  Volunteering Development and Operations

  My role is to encourage, motivate and train volunteers to listen and emotionally support people living with Cancer. You’re making a difference to people every day.

  Find out more

  I have a customer facing role, working directly with people who have Cancer and just knowing that you’re having an impact with one phone call and hearing the positive change in their voice is the best part of my role.

  View Profile Back

• Shoab Iqbal

  Leadership and Management Development Lead

  Learning and Development

  A great place to ply your trade and really make a difference by impacting those effected by cancer.

  Find out more

  I have always been fortunate to have worked in roles which impact people’s lives. Working in L&D at Macmillan gave me the opportunity to direct impact the lives of those who engaged with any of our learning interventions and then be better equipped to support those effected by cancer.

  View Profile Back

• Gerson Silva

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  Helping customers is what I really enjoy but what makes it really enjoyable is the team. When you’re doing something you feel is right and you’re doing what you think you can fight for, if the environment isn’t right you feel it. Here, everybody’s fantastic.

  Find out more

  I reached a stage in my life where I needed to change what I was doing. My kids had reached an age where they didn’t need so much support day to day and I was looking for a full time role. I was really interested in third sector.

  View Profile Back

Welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support Careers

Latest opportunities

• Digital Performance Analyst

  Dual London/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Personal Assistant

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £33,500Apply now
• Process Review Project Lead - Customer Feedback (6 months fixed term)

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £52,000Apply now
• Customer Experience Manager (18 months fixed term)

  Dual Macmillan Office/Home

  £48,000Apply now
• Executive Assistant

  Dual London/Home

  £39,500Apply now
• Senior Innovation Project Lead (Income)

  Dual London/Home

  £58,400Apply now
• Senior Innovation Manager (Services)

  Dual London/Home

  £62,000Apply now
• Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

  Home based (UK)

  £42,500Apply now

Register for career updates

People stories

• Jean-Gabriel Tarassenko

  Supporter Donations Assistant

  Supporter Care

  The People you work with, the ability to learn from others on a daily basis.

  Our team is contact supporters, and we are privileged to do the things we do.

  Find out more

  We receive a lot of letters into the Head Office from supporters. We have a lot of supporters who choose to share their stories and their losses, their experience and their story with us. We love those letters and we especially love the letters from children involved in fundraising.

  View Profile Back

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

  View Profile Back

• Helen Topping

  Volunteer Services Delivery Lead

  Volunteering Development and Operations

  My role is to encourage, motivate and train volunteers to listen and emotionally support people living with Cancer. You’re making a difference to people every day.

  Find out more

  I have a customer facing role, working directly with people who have Cancer and just knowing that you’re having an impact with one phone call and hearing the positive change in their voice is the best part of my role.

  View Profile Back

• Cally Worden

  Welfare Rights Apprentice

  Direct Services Operations – Money and work

  I wanted to do something meaningful, something for myself. It’s the nicest team I’ve ever worked in.

  Find out more

  I have had various Cancer experiences within my family. I lost my dad when I was 10. My brother had Stage 3 cancer through 2019, we nearly lost him as well.

  That triggered a re-alignment of my own values and where I wanted to go in my life.

  View Profile Back

• Jean-Gabriel Tarassenko

  Supporter Donations Assistant

  Supporter Care

  The People you work with, the ability to learn from others on a daily basis.

  Our team is contact supporters, and we are privileged to do the things we do.

  Find out more

  We receive a lot of letters into the Head Office from supporters. We have a lot of supporters who choose to share their stories and their losses, their experience and their story with us. We love those letters and we especially love the letters from children involved in fundraising.

  View Profile Back

• Matt Jarvis

  Cancer Information Services Manager

  I think Macmillan is innovative and inspire people and they are always look at what you can bring.

  Find out more

  I have worked in cancer services with NHS for 8 years. I’ve worked with people with cancer and I wanted to work in a different field but still be able to provide service to people living with cancer. I wanted to apply my skills that I learnt with NHS and be able to spend quality time with people and help them release their fears and help them relax.

  View Profile Back

Senior External Affairs Adviser (12 Month FTC)

• Salary From:£43,000
• Salary To:£48,000
• Region:UK Wide
• Location:Home based (UK)
• Advertised Job Category:Partnerships
• Department:National System Change
• Job type:Fixed Term
• Closing Date:16 December 2025

Senior External Affairs Adviser Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours  Location: Home based  Salary range: £43,000 - £48,000  

About us 
 
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. 

Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.

About the role
Join Macmillan Cancer Support as a Senior External Affairs Adviser, where you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering impactful change propositions and external affairs strategies across the UK. Your work will focus on delivering at-scale change for people with cancer, particularly the most marginalised groups. 

Key responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level advice to develop external affairs strategies aligned with Macmillan’s mission.
• Lead cross-functional external affairs projects that are evidence-based and impactful.
• Develop and manage relationships with political stakeholders, policymakers, civil servants and healthcare providers.
• Provide high-quality insight and briefings to senior colleagues on the political landscape, and what the external opportunities and risks are.
• Anticipate shifts within the external environment and adapt approaches to maintain our relevance and influence.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure policy positions are strategic and evidence-based.
• Represent Macmillan at external events, advocating for improvements in cancer care.
• Coordinate campaigns to influence public policy and funding decisions.

About you

The successful candidate will have...

• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive external contexts, making sound judgements on tone and messaging.
• Strong understanding of operating within a four-nations context and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior politicians and civil servants.
• Expertise in analysing complex policy issues and developing impactful, evidence-based policy positions.
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging issues.
• Excellent communication skills which are adaptable for external and internal audiences.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams or on multi-disciplinary projects.

 Recruitment process 

Application deadline: 23:59 on Tuesday 16th December 2025

Interview date: Virtual interviews will be held on 8th January 2026

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team TATeam@macmillan.org.uk for advice and reasonable adjustments.  

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy  here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

If you would like to discuss your application or anything further in regards to a career at Macmillan Cancer Support please email us at TATeam@macmillan.org.uk.

Employee Relations Manager

• Salary From:£61,500
• Salary To:£67,500
• Region:UK Wide
• Location:Dual London/Home
• Advertised Job Category:People and Culture
• Department:People Services
• Job type:Permanent
• Closing Date:17 December 2025

Employee Relations Manager

Permanent

Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours Location: Split between home and our  London Office 

Salary: £61,500 - £67,500

About us 
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. 

About the Role

Are you an expert in employee and industrial relations, passionate about creating positive workplaces and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a dynamic Employee Relations Manager to lead our ER team and deliver solutions-focused support to line managers.

This is a pivotal role in our multi-union organisation, where you’ll take the lead on our union activity, supporting negotiation and consultation activity. You’ll build strong relationships with our trade unions and colleague representatives, supporting collective bargaining and ensuring constructive dialogue at every stage.

You’ll be the leader of our established Employee Relations team, supporting the effective delivery of our casework and driving the continuous development of this service. You will act as the trusted advisor for complex cases, working closely with legal partners to ensure fair and compliant outcomes. Keeping our policies sharp, inclusive, and up to date will be part of your remit, alongside coaching and developing advisers and managers to resolve issues confidently. Using data and insights, you’ll help shape improvements and influence our wider people strategy.

You’ll work with our employment solicitor and external legal partners on ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims, managing settlements end-to-end. As a point of escalation for employee relations queries, you’ll provide expert guidance on issues such as grievances and appeals.

About You:

You’ll have proven experience in a unionised organisation, with practical experience of leading negotiations and consultations. You’ll bring significant expertise in Employee Relations, alongside a strong track record of successfully leading an Employee Relations team.

Deep knowledge of UK employment law and best practice is essential, as are strong negotiation, coaching, and communication skills. You’ll combine a commercial mindset with a pragmatic, customer-focused approach, ensuring solutions are fair, practical, and aligned with organisational goals. Experience advising on ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims is a must, and you’ll be confident in horizon scanning to identify how future legislative changes could impact Macmillan.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process 
Application deadline: 18th December 2025
First interview dates: Early Jan TBC

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

We are an organisation that is committed to setting candidates up for success, so we can support you to be at your best during the application or selection process, please contact Macmillan TA Team TATeam@macmillan.org.uk for advice, or a conversation on reasonable adjustments.  

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy  here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

If you would like to discuss your application or anything further in regards to a career at Macmillan Cancer Support please email us at TATeam@macmillan.org.uk.

Head of Influencing – The Richmond Group of Charities

• Region:UK Wide
• Location:Dual London/Home
• Advertised Job Category:Partnerships
• Department:Philanthropy
• Job type:Fixed Term
• Closing Date:4 January 2026

Head of Influencing – The Richmond Group of Charities

Salary: £66,000 – £74,000 Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract Hybrid: London office 1–2 days per week

About the role

The Richmond Group of Charities is a coalition of major health and care charities working together to improve the lives of people living with long-term conditions. We bring evidence, expertise and lived experience to the heart of policy and practice – and we’re looking for an exceptional leader to help us do even more.

We’re seeking a Head of Influencing to work closely with our CEO to provide strategic leadership across the coalition, guide our member networks and Secretariat team, and translate our shared priorities into meaningful policy and system impact. This is a rare opportunity to influence national health and care policy at the highest levels, while supporting collaboration across some of the UK’s most respected charities.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a respected national coalition shaping the future of health and care for millions. You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team, gain exposure to sector leaders, and lead high-impact influencing activity in a collaborative, creative environment.

If you’re an influential leader with a passion for improving health and care – and the drive to turn ideas into meaningful action – we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of key Richmond Group influencing programmes and workstreams from concept to impact.
• Act as deputy to the CEO, representing the Richmond Group externally, speaking at major events, and building a strong, credible and influential national profile.
• Shape strategic leadership discussions by preparing high-quality papers, presentations and briefings for the CEO, Chair and Vice-Chair.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Parliament, government, health and care systems, and partner organisations.
• Lead the Group’s policy and thought leadership portfolio, commissioning and developing compelling research, policy reports, roundtables and events.
• Support, coordinate and inspire our member networks and working groups, chairing meetings, strengthening collaboration and ensuring a shared focus on impact.
• Oversee projects and budgets, managing consultants and suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Provide empowering line management, supporting professional development and maintaining a high-performance culture within the Secretariat team.

About you

• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the confidence to inspire, develop and empower others.
• A strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders, including policymakers, parliamentarians and system leaders.
• Expertise in developing evidence-based policy, and experience driving change through partnership and collaboration.
• Outstanding written, verbal and public speaking skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for varied audiences.
• Experience shaping strategies, business plans and shared work programmes.
• Strong understanding of the UK social policy landscape, ideally within health and care.
• Experience of commissioning or conducting research and designing and facilitating workshops and high-level discussions.
• Project leadership experience, including budget management and working with suppliers and matrix teams.
• Commitment to co-production and lived experience, ensuring that service users’ voices guide our influencing work.

Recruitment Process 
Application deadline: Sunday 4th January 2026
First interview dates: W/C 12th January 2026

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

We are an organisation that is committed to setting candidates up for success, so we can support you to be at your best during the application or selection process, please contact Macmillan TA Team TATeam@macmillan.org.uk for advice, or a conversation on reasonable adjustments.  

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy  here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

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