Jobs

If you’re passionate about healthy living and health promotion, and want to see a world where no one develops a preventable cancer, why not consider joining us at World Cancer Research Fund?

We employ a wide range of staff, with a mix of skills and experience required – from dietitians and research assistants to copywriters, web designers and fundraisers.

If you are interested in joining our team, please see any current vacancies below.

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Current vacancies

Supporter Services Assistant

  • Permanent
  • Salary: £20,000–23,000 per annum
  • Full-time: 37.5 hours a week
  • Location: London N1

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6 December 2021
Interviews: week commencing 13 December 2021

> Download the job pack (PDF 2.3MB)

An exciting opportunity for a Supporter Services Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund.

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with practical experience in dealing with telephone enquiries and making outbound calls. You will also need to be proficient at data administration.

The role will include building strong relationships with World Cancer Research Fund’s supporters and the general public to enhance the charity’s reputation and encourage future support.

The successful candidate will work as part of our friendly Supporter Services team, which sits within the Fundraising team. The successful applicant will ultimately contribute to World Cancer Research Fund’s goal of preventing and surviving cancer.

Application details

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@wcrf.org or HR, WCRF, 140 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9FW by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: your covering letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Speculative applications

Any current vacancies are listed above. However if you would like to submit a speculative application, please email your CV and covering letter to hr@wcrf.org and we will keep your details on file.


Internships

We offer a small number of internships from time to time. To apply for an internship, please send your CV and covering letter – outlining the type of area you are interested in working in and any relevant qualifications, skills and experience – to hr@wcrf.org.


Recruitment agencies

We do not often engage agencies for permanent or temporary roles, or accept sales calls, but if you would like to send your details to hr@wcrf.org, we will keep them on file.