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Cancer Research UK
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London, Greater London
Chief Communications Officer
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Chief Communications Officer London (either Stratford or Central London - White City) Full-time (part-time will be considered) Competitive salary in line with the seniority of the role and experience required. Please note that CRUK is acting as a host for EDDRP UK. The employer of this role is EDDRP UK. The Early Disease Detection Research Project UK (EDDRP UK) is a major new initiative that aims to establish the world's largest research cohort of five million volunteers, and which will support studies to identify risk factors for major chronic diseases. The EDDRP UK will integrate clinical, genetic, behavioural, and environmental data acquired from volunteers, enabling the development and evaluation of new approaches in identifying individuals at risk of common diseases and the technology that allows the early detection of disease. The initiative will benefit from significant financial support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), as well as from major disease charities and both diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies. This initiative, supported by the UK Government, aims to build a major resource hosted by a new organisation that can support a diverse range of research intended to improve the early detection, risk stratification and early intervention in chronic diseases in pre-symptomatic individuals. This role will be to support the set up and landing of the project. EDDRP UK is now seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO). The CCO will be responsible for the design and delivery of a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy for EDDRP UK. The inaugural CCO will have responsibility for developing a compelling and engaging brand identify and communicating this effectively to a wide range of audiences. The CCO will create a strong narrative around this project and build excitement for it, with a wide range of stakeholders from an early stage. They will then be responsible for stewarding these relationships throughout the duration of the project Working with key funders, the public and supporters, the CCO will be responsible for engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders to define key asks and build consensus around a common vision. You can find out more about the role here. Who we're looking for: Proven leadership skills with the ability to unite a high performing team behind a vision; Substantial experience in the strategic and operational delivery of external communications; Experience within one or more of the voluntary, medical, health and research sectors; Proven ability to network with and influence a broad and diverse range of senior stakeholders; Proven experience of operating at and/or influencing at board level and being part of a senior leadership team; Science degree in a discipline relevant to the project. Closing date: Please note the closing date has been extended to 1st April 2020 (inclusive)