Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.
Senior Business Operations Executive
£30,000 - £35,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Business Operations Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
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)
Closing date: 02 April 2024 23:55
recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: Competency Based Interview + Task
Interview date: W/C 12th April 2024
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for an organised, process driven Senior Business Operations Executive to join our Supporter Led Fundraising and Operations (SLFEO)team. SLFEO teams work across the country in partnership with our supporters who bring in millions of pounds to fund our lifesaving research. In this role you will provide optimal project support with tools, systems, and processes, allowing these teams to maximise fundraising opportunities. You’ll enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and using your coordination and project skills to deliver great customer service as well as owning and creating processes to support with the team’s overall strategy.
If you love processes, data and excel and want to use these skills to make an impact, working in a dynamic and fast paced environment then we would love to hear from you
What will I be doing?
Work collaboratively to ensure operational support is delivered efficiently, enabling the department to deliver its core business activities.
Support the development of junior members.
Oversee department inboxes and internal queries to the operations team, ensuring insights and trends are acted upon in conjunction with Business Operations Managers
Establish a key role in the development of processes, procedures and documentation for internal staff and external supporter audiences to ensure the best possible supporter journey.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to review, and provide assets and materials for the fulfilment of the supporter journey across all department products, including guides, marketing materials, thanking, stewardship plans, research information, communication.
Support a range of Supporter Led Fundraising and Operations projects to ensure milestones are met
What are you looking for?
Relevant experience of organisation and coordination, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and influencing skills with strong experience of stakeholder management.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills with a proven ability to show initiative and drive ideas forward.
Project management experience – ability to plan effectively, manage multiple activities and deliver to deadlines
A good understanding of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
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.
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.
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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
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. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
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 by emailing us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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.
