Invaluable connections. Unmissable events. Millions raised changing lives.
Talent & Influencers Senior Manager
Salary: £56,000 – £60,000plusbenefits
Reports to:Head of Talent & Influencers
Grade: M2
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week
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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: 5November 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier externally after 5 days 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 [email protected] as soon as possible.
Recruitment process:2 stage interviews
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 to make breakthroughs happen. But we know we must go further, faster — and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a dynamic individual with a flair for talent engagement and strategic relationship building. If you’re ready to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
Campaign Delivery & Operations
Campaigns, Ambassadors & Royal Engagement
- Lead the design and delivery of CRUK’s Ambassador Programme, engaging high-profile supporters who champion our cause.
- Support the planning and execution of royal engagements, ensuring discretion, sensitivity, and alignment with CRUK’s mission.
- Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, royal households, senior stakeholders, and industry representatives.
Talent Engagement & Industry Networks
- Represent CRUK externally across the talent and influencer landscape — from TV and film to fashion, music, business, and social media.
- Identify and onboard new talent for campaigns, ensuring their involvement supports strategic goals.
- Provide expert advice on reputational, political, and industry matters related to talent partnerships.
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with the Senior Manager (Campaign Delivery) to align ambassador, royal, and campaign activities.
- Offer strategic insights on emerging trends in talent, philanthropy, and patronage.
- Play a key role in the Relationship Management leadership team, contributing to planning, prioritisation, and cross-organisational collaboration.
What are you looking for?
- A well-connected professional with credibility across the talent and influencer sectors.
- Proven experience managing ambassador or patron programmes in high-profile or charitable settings.
- Familiarity with royal or high-level patron engagement, including protocol and reputational considerations.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior stakeholders.
- Strong communicator, adept at crafting compelling strategies, proposals, and briefings.
- Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term opportunities.
- Commercially aware, with a knack for spotting and maximising value.
- Understanding of the charity sector and the unique dynamics of working with talent and high-profile supporters.
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 experiencewe’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 ourcareers 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 [email protected].
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Our 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 [email protected] 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.
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About the role:
We’re looking for an Art Director who can think as well as craft—someone who understands brand storytelling and knows how to make ideas thrive across platforms. You’ll work on new business pitches and a diverse mix of clients, flexing between brand platforms, social-first activations, and integrated campaigns.
You’ll need to be culturally plugged-in and understand that social isn’t just a cut-down of a TV spot—it’s where ideas start and grow.
We want someone who’s already explored AI in their creative process and is excited to go further. You’ll get hands-on training with our cutting-edge AI tools—helping you push boundaries and elevate what’s possible.
What you will be doing:
- Develop big, conceptual ideas that work across brand platforms, social, and integrated campaigns.
- Collaborate with a conceptual copywriter to craft culturally relevant, insight-driven work.
- Lead visual storytelling that connects across multiple formats and channels.
- Bring fresh thinking to new business pitches and help win exciting accounts.
- Adapt seamlessly to different clients, industries, and tones of voice.
- Use AI tools to enhance ideation and execution—and learn advanced techniques with our training.
What you need to be great in this role:
- A strong conceptual thinker with proven art direction experience.
- 7+ years’ experience working in advertising agencies, with a track record on integrated campaigns.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with motion tools.
- Previous experience using AI in creative work—and enthusiasm to master new tools.
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Req ID: 15267
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by OLIVER (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Adjust Your Set (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or DARE(“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Aylesworth Fleming (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] (“Controller”). Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.
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We now have an exciting opening for a Brand Manager – Mazda, and we will be recruiting internally in the first instance – could it be you?
The Manager has provided the following insight and feedback into this great opportunity:
“Working in the Marketing & Operations team at MFS has been a truly unique experience. Coming from an IT/Digital background with little marketing or campaign management knowledge, I’ve learned more in the past two years than at any other point in my career—and had a lot of fun doing it! This role is special because it puts you at the centre of both MFS and Mazda UK, giving you the chance to collaborate with different teams, gain new skills, and build your network. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you, helps you grow and connects you with some great people – and you’re not afraid of rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in, this could be it”
The Role:
The role is responsible for developing new and used financial marketing programmes for the Mazda brand, whilst ensuring the strong relationship between both TFSUK and Mazda is continued.
This role provides exposure to all areas of the businesses and the successful individual will need to be focused, keen to learn, self-motivated and above all passionate about the TFSUK and Mazda brand. Through the support of your line manager, you will be guided, learning all aspects of the role, enabling you to “stand on your own two feet”.
Of course, you will need to possess certain experience and skills which will need to include:
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Proven experience of creating reports
- Strong analysis experience
- Analytically minded
- Highly organised and methodical, happy to complete all required administrative tasks
- High levels of attention to detail
- Presentation – confident to present to Senior Board Members / Stakeholders
The interview process for this role will involve four stages, these will include:
- Teams Interview
- Personality Profiling
- Face to face interview which include an on the day presentation
- Visit to Mazda office in Dartford
For a full job profile or to discuss the role further, please do reach out to Emma Walsh: [email protected]
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
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What you need to be great in this role:
- An impressive portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking and innovative design skills.
- Extensive experience in digital and agency environments, with a proven track record of impactful work.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and advanced AI technologies.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.
- Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration within a team environment.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence and innovation.
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by OLIVER (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Adjust Your Set (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or DARE(“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Aylesworth Fleming (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] (“Controller”). Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
About the role:
What you will be doing:
- Collaborate on brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of innovative concepts for digital and social campaigns.
- Design and craft visual content that aligns with strategic objectives and brand guidelines.
- Develop and execute creative ideas across multiple channels, including social media, video, and digital platforms.
- Work hand-in-hand with copywriters to create compelling visual narratives that resonate with target audiences.
- Contribute to creative presentations, providing clear visuals and rationale to support conceptual direction.
- Stay updated with current design trends and digital innovations, applying them to enhance creative work.
- Assist in building and maintaining strong client relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Manage projects, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality.
What you need to be great in this role:
- A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and innovative design skills.
- Solid experience in digital and social media platforms, with an understanding of their specific creative requirements.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to utilize industry-leading AI tools to elevate visual content creation and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- A proactive approach with a desire to continually learn and develop new skills.
- A deep understanding of AI and how to use it to best creative and production advantage.
#LI-JS1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Midsenior
Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by OLIVER (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Adjust Your Set (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or DARE(“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Aylesworth Fleming (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] (“Controller”). Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.
Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Influencer Manager
Location: London, England, United Kingom
About the role:
As Influencer Manager, you’ll be responsible for transforming social data into actionable insights that drive strategy, creativity, and performance across multi-brand portfolio. You’ll lead social listening, trend analysis, and performance reporting, ensuring our campaigns are informed by data and optimised for impact across diverse markets.
What you will be doing:
- Monitor conversations, hashtags, and emerging trends across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube).
- Use social listening tools to identify opportunities for engagement and content creation.
- Provide cultural and category insights to inform campaign planning.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as engagement, reach, sentiment, and share of voice.
- Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable recommendations for optimisation.
- Distinguish between paid and organic impact in reporting.
- Implement AI tools for predictive trend analysis and automated reporting. • Explore generative AI for summarising insights and creating visualised reports.
- Champion the integration of AI in social data workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with social strategists, influencer managers, and performance marketing teams to embed insights into planning.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical AI practices.
What you need to be great in this role:
- 5+ years in social analytics, insights, or digital strategy roles.
- Strong knowledge of social listening tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Sprinklr) and analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-driven analytics and best practice prompting for LLMs.
- Ability to distil actionable insights from large datasets and present them clearly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for storytelling with data.
- Experience working across multiple brands and markets, ideally within FMCG or retail.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple reporting cycles simultaneously.
Req ID: 14879
#LI-JS1#LI-midsenior#LI-Onsite
Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER,a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by OLIVER (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Adjust Your Set (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or DARE(“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or Aylesworth Fleming (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] (“Controller”). Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.