Operations Executive

Operations Executive

£30,200 plus benefits

Reports to: Business Systems and Operations Manager

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).

Closing date: 19th April :55.

Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible.

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.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview.

Interview date: Week commencing 27th April.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We're looking for an inspiring Fundraising Campaigns Operations Executive to deliver exceptional operational support across fundraising campaigns, events, and giving platforms-ensuring effective processes, data and financial management.

This role will support us with enabling the success and innovation of fundraising initiatives across the organisation with seamless collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

What will I be doing?

• Co-ordinate the operational set-up and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events, including fulfilment coordination, supplier liaison, supporter data processes, and internal briefings.
• Support the Operations Manager with identifying opportunities to simplify or optimise operational approaches, embedding feedback and best practices to evolve ways of working and drive things forward for the Do Proposition and wider department as part of cross team working.
• Support the continuous improvement and documentation of systems, workflows, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and operational quality across fundraising activity.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations such as raising purchase orders, receipting payments and managing invoices.
• Ensure all products in the Do Proposition are set up with appropriate supporter and income data processes in line with Team standards, GDPR and data governance requirements. This may involve management of registrations for some products.
• Build strong relationships across teams to support knowledge sharing, internal communications, and F&EP wide Operations collaboration through the Community of Practice.
• Travel to team meetings and events as required, as well as any other tasks deemed necessary to support the Do Proposition.

What are we looking for?

• Proven ability to drive process improvements and proactively solve problems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with financial administration and supplier coordination.
• Sound knowledge of data protection practices and an eye for detail.
• Comfortable working with technical systems and tools including Excel.
• Embraces change and continuous learning with flexibility and professionalism.

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 complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

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