SeniorManager-BusinessDevelopment

**Senior Manager - Business Development** **£52,000-£57,000** plus [benefits](https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/careers/benefits) **Reports to:** Head of Business Development **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:** 14th June 2026 23:55 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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or 020 3469 8400 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:****two stage competency based interviews (second stage will consist of a presentation and interview)** **At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.** We’re looking for a motivated Senior Manager in Business Development to provide support to the Head of Business Development. This role plays an active role in the leadership team to set the strategy for Business Development activity ensuring the team delivers against both financial and non-financial targets in current and future years across CRUK’s portfolio. This role will initially include three direct reports with potential for growth over time. A key element of this position is providing support, coaching, guidance and setting high expectations that the team identify prospects, builds a robust pipeline and secures new opportunities. ## **What will I be doing?** * Be a member of the senior management team, providing strategic direction for the business and cultural development of the Business Development Team in line with CRUK’s priorities and take collective responsibility for the p