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Digital Communities Manager (Cancer Grand Challenges) £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior Communications Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026 23:55pm. Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency-based interview with a task. Interview dates: Screening calls: w/c 23rd FebruarySecond stage interviews: w/c 9th March Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Cancer Grand Challenges (CGC) is a pioneering global cancer research initiative co-founded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). Building on the success of the CRUK Grand Challenge, CGC brings together world-leading researchers to tackle some of the most complex problems in cancer - challenges that can only be solved through bold thinking, collaboration, and innovation on a global scale. As we establish a new CGC team to drive this transformative programme forward, we are seeking an experienced and creative Digital Communities Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the digital presence of a high-profile international initiative and play a key role in growing its reputation worldwide. In this role, you will develop and deliver impactful digital communication strategies and channels that inform, inspire, and engage a wide range of audiences - including researchers, donors, funders