£230m legacy income. Help fund a third of our research. Improve countless lives. Product and Programme Manager- High Value and Professionals £44,000- £47,000 + Reports to: Senior Proposition Manager Grade: P3 Directorate : Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location . Stratford, London (1-2 days per week) Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) 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: 12 September 2025, 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier 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 as soon as possible. Recruitment process: One competency-based interview Interview date: W/C 29 September 2025 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. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are looking for a Product and Programme Manager to lead on our High Value and Professionals workstream within our Legacies team. Gifts in Wills (or ) account for around a third of our income. In 2023/24, we received from legacies to fund our life-saving research. As a Product and Programme Manager you will drive forward our High Value and professionals strategy, to provide compelling experiences for audiences, grow lifetime value, and deliver on CRUK's promise to research. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our High Value and Professionals strategy for Legacies, creating compelling experiences that resonate with key audiences, enhance lifetime value, and help fulfil CRUK's commitment to pioneering research. You'll work in close partnership with colleagues across Philanthropy and Supporter Relationship Management to ensure our strategy is executed seamlessly, providing outstanding supporter journeys across every CRUK touchpoint. What will I be doing? Work with the Senior Proposition Manager to drive continued growth of CRUK audiences and supporters by managing the proposition with innovative, agile, multi-year proposition and implementation plans, working collaboratively and cross-functionally across the directorate and beyond. Support the management of the P&L for the proposition, ensuring agile cross-functional teams deliver against audience, volume, value, contribution, and other targets Support the Senior Proposition Manager in delivering sound resource allocation plans, proposition briefs and business cases in collaboration with the proposition and being cognisant of the propositions' role and the part it plays in a supporters' overall relationship with the charity Contribute to a culture of end-to-end delivery and collective team-level accountability, adhering to standards set and upheld in conjunction with the Product and Programme Community of Practice and any external benchmarking of best practice in our sector Facilitate group activity, including cross-functional decision-making, dependency, risk, issue mediation, performance evaluation and changes to the implementation plan, working in collaboration with the proposition SLT and cross-functional stakeholders Understand appropriate governance frameworks to ensure that activities are managed effectively, and decisions and escalations are managed appropriately Liaise with the Senior Proposition Manager, relevant teams from Information and Involvement and Audience, Strategy & Innovation teams to help identify opportunities for horizon 1 development; ensuring that CRUK is future-proof, and that the right decisions are made for audiences Work closely with Data, Insights & Performance teams to deliver an audience-led approach to proposition planning, management, and development, helping to identify key trends and market disruptions, and capturing the implications for the proposition Coordinate with Marketing & Digital teams to ensure compelling and sensitive campaigns and digital experiences for audiences that inspire action and support for the mission What are you looking for? Experience in building and driving forward propositions so they are commercially valuable, meaningful, relevant to target audiences needs and differentiated in the market. This could be through a background in legacies, philanthropy, academic institutions or other charity backgrounds Relevant experience in advancing innovative, journey-led thinking into tangible action plans, business processes, and systems to maximise value over the long and short term Relevant experience of digital and insight led solutions, services and approaches including understanding of the principles of service design and methodologies, that can support commercial success and horizon 1 innovation, to drive competitive challenge and distinctiveness Experience of managing complex initiatives and projects involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers either within a charitable or commercial environment, including the ability to understand, work and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Commercial, analytical and strategic thinking adept at bringing the outside in, translating insights into successful propositions Facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams and meetings to deliver the required outcome within the time allocated, but also to ability to empower teams to make decisions independently 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 . Additional information For more information about working with us please or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: and .
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
£230m legacy income. Help fund a third of our research. Improve countless lives. Product and Programme Manager- High Value and Professionals £44,000- £47,000 + Reports to: Senior Proposition Manager Grade: P3 Directorate : Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location . Stratford, London (1-2 days per week) Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) 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: 12 September 2025, 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier 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 as soon as possible. Recruitment process: One competency-based interview Interview date: W/C 29 September 2025 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. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are looking for a Product and Programme Manager to lead on our High Value and Professionals workstream within our Legacies team. Gifts in Wills (or ) account for around a third of our income. In 2023/24, we received from legacies to fund our life-saving research. As a Product and Programme Manager you will drive forward our High Value and professionals strategy, to provide compelling experiences for audiences, grow lifetime value, and deliver on CRUK's promise to research. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our High Value and Professionals strategy for Legacies, creating compelling experiences that resonate with key audiences, enhance lifetime value, and help fulfil CRUK's commitment to pioneering research. You'll work in close partnership with colleagues across Philanthropy and Supporter Relationship Management to ensure our strategy is executed seamlessly, providing outstanding supporter journeys across every CRUK touchpoint. What will I be doing? Work with the Senior Proposition Manager to drive continued growth of CRUK audiences and supporters by managing the proposition with innovative, agile, multi-year proposition and implementation plans, working collaboratively and cross-functionally across the directorate and beyond. Support the management of the P&L for the proposition, ensuring agile cross-functional teams deliver against audience, volume, value, contribution, and other targets Support the Senior Proposition Manager in delivering sound resource allocation plans, proposition briefs and business cases in collaboration with the proposition and being cognisant of the propositions' role and the part it plays in a supporters' overall relationship with the charity Contribute to a culture of end-to-end delivery and collective team-level accountability, adhering to standards set and upheld in conjunction with the Product and Programme Community of Practice and any external benchmarking of best practice in our sector Facilitate group activity, including cross-functional decision-making, dependency, risk, issue mediation, performance evaluation and changes to the implementation plan, working in collaboration with the proposition SLT and cross-functional stakeholders Understand appropriate governance frameworks to ensure that activities are managed effectively, and decisions and escalations are managed appropriately Liaise with the Senior Proposition Manager, relevant teams from Information and Involvement and Audience, Strategy & Innovation teams to help identify opportunities for horizon 1 development; ensuring that CRUK is future-proof, and that the right decisions are made for audiences Work closely with Data, Insights & Performance teams to deliver an audience-led approach to proposition planning, management, and development, helping to identify key trends and market disruptions, and capturing the implications for the proposition Coordinate with Marketing & Digital teams to ensure compelling and sensitive campaigns and digital experiences for audiences that inspire action and support for the mission What are you looking for? Experience in building and driving forward propositions so they are commercially valuable, meaningful, relevant to target audiences needs and differentiated in the market. This could be through a background in legacies, philanthropy, academic institutions or other charity backgrounds Relevant experience in advancing innovative, journey-led thinking into tangible action plans, business processes, and systems to maximise value over the long and short term Relevant experience of digital and insight led solutions, services and approaches including understanding of the principles of service design and methodologies, that can support commercial success and horizon 1 innovation, to drive competitive challenge and distinctiveness Experience of managing complex initiatives and projects involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers either within a charitable or commercial environment, including the ability to understand, work and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Commercial, analytical and strategic thinking adept at bringing the outside in, translating insights into successful propositions Facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams and meetings to deliver the required outcome within the time allocated, but also to ability to empower teams to make decisions independently 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 . Additional information For more information about working with us please or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: and .
What you do Main purpose of post This is a senior and strategic role in our fundraising team. You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of our Individual Giving strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in income from individual donors. You will oversee the retention and stewardship of existing supporters and implement creative, data-led campaigns to attract new donors across multiple channels. You will line manage the Legacy and In Memory Manager, supporting their growth and the success of these high-value income streams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Development and Planning Lead the development and execution of a multi-year Individual Giving strategy. Develop and deliver an annual work plan to achieve agreed income targets. Use data insights and donor segmentation to shape compelling and effective campaigns. Campaign Management Plan, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns including: o Regular giving o Payroll giving o Charity lottery o Online and offline donor acquisition Test and implement new fundraising approaches to increase donor conversion and value. Ensure all communications reflect the charity s tone, values, and brand. Donor Retention and Stewardship Design and implement supporter journeys that deepen donor engagement and loyalty. Work with our Marketing Manager to oversee donor communications to specific audience groups and stewardship activity, ensuring a positive supporter experience. Monitor donor behaviour and lifetime value to inform stewardship and upgrade strategies. Legacy and In Memory Giving Provide strategic oversight of legacy and in-memory income streams. Line manage and support the Legacy and In Memory Manager to deliver agreed targets and KPIs. Support the development of a legacy marketing plan to grow our legacy pipeline. Support development of relationships with legacy pledgers and inmemory donors Budgeting and Performance Manage income and expenditure budgets for Individual Giving. Track and analyse campaign performance against KPIs and ROI targets. Maximise all gift aid opportunities within the agreed audiences. Report regularly to the Head of Fundraising on performance, opportunities, and risks. Cross-Team Collaboration Work with Communications, Digital, and Data colleagues to ensure campaigns are well-coordinated, data-driven, and creatively delivered. Champion best practice in data protection and ethical fundraising. Stay informed on sector trends, regulations, and innovations in individual giving. Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through the charity s CRM (Raiser s Edge) Who you are We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity s busy charity team. Our Senior Individual Giving Fundraising Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. About you: Strategic and data-driven mindset able to develop long-term plans and use insight to drive continuous improvement and income growth across Individual Giving and Legacy streams. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills confident in crafting compelling donor messages that inspire giving and build lasting relationships. Strong management ability capable of supporting and developing team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Analytical and results-oriented comfortable working with data and KPIs to evaluate performance, inform decisions, and demonstrate impact. Supporter-centric approach committed to delivering excellent donor experiences with empathy, integrity, and a deep understanding of donor motivations. Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity. Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships How to apply Closing date : Sunday 14th 1st Interview date: Thursday 25th September 2nd Interview date: Tuesday 30th September Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you have read the job description / person specification and how you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will form a key part of the recruitment process and you should demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two pages. Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process, so please do not forward any documents in PDF format.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
What you do Main purpose of post This is a senior and strategic role in our fundraising team. You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of our Individual Giving strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in income from individual donors. You will oversee the retention and stewardship of existing supporters and implement creative, data-led campaigns to attract new donors across multiple channels. You will line manage the Legacy and In Memory Manager, supporting their growth and the success of these high-value income streams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Development and Planning Lead the development and execution of a multi-year Individual Giving strategy. Develop and deliver an annual work plan to achieve agreed income targets. Use data insights and donor segmentation to shape compelling and effective campaigns. Campaign Management Plan, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns including: o Regular giving o Payroll giving o Charity lottery o Online and offline donor acquisition Test and implement new fundraising approaches to increase donor conversion and value. Ensure all communications reflect the charity s tone, values, and brand. Donor Retention and Stewardship Design and implement supporter journeys that deepen donor engagement and loyalty. Work with our Marketing Manager to oversee donor communications to specific audience groups and stewardship activity, ensuring a positive supporter experience. Monitor donor behaviour and lifetime value to inform stewardship and upgrade strategies. Legacy and In Memory Giving Provide strategic oversight of legacy and in-memory income streams. Line manage and support the Legacy and In Memory Manager to deliver agreed targets and KPIs. Support the development of a legacy marketing plan to grow our legacy pipeline. Support development of relationships with legacy pledgers and inmemory donors Budgeting and Performance Manage income and expenditure budgets for Individual Giving. Track and analyse campaign performance against KPIs and ROI targets. Maximise all gift aid opportunities within the agreed audiences. Report regularly to the Head of Fundraising on performance, opportunities, and risks. Cross-Team Collaboration Work with Communications, Digital, and Data colleagues to ensure campaigns are well-coordinated, data-driven, and creatively delivered. Champion best practice in data protection and ethical fundraising. Stay informed on sector trends, regulations, and innovations in individual giving. Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through the charity s CRM (Raiser s Edge) Who you are We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity s busy charity team. Our Senior Individual Giving Fundraising Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. About you: Strategic and data-driven mindset able to develop long-term plans and use insight to drive continuous improvement and income growth across Individual Giving and Legacy streams. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills confident in crafting compelling donor messages that inspire giving and build lasting relationships. Strong management ability capable of supporting and developing team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture. Analytical and results-oriented comfortable working with data and KPIs to evaluate performance, inform decisions, and demonstrate impact. Supporter-centric approach committed to delivering excellent donor experiences with empathy, integrity, and a deep understanding of donor motivations. Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity. Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships How to apply Closing date : Sunday 14th 1st Interview date: Thursday 25th September 2nd Interview date: Tuesday 30th September Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you have read the job description / person specification and how you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will form a key part of the recruitment process and you should demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two pages. Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process, so please do not forward any documents in PDF format.
SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER - HIGH VALUE AND B2B MARKETING Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement Reports to: Audience Marketing Lead Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours) Contract type: 12 month fixed-term contract Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025, 23:55 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. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Marketing Manager - High Value and B2B Marketing. We need you to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to understand how marketing can support their high-value and B2B goals. In this role, you'll support these stakeholders by leading on the development and delivery of marketing strategies and plans designed to meet our high value & B2B audience objectives. What will I be doing? Working with the Philanthropy and Communications teams to develop and deliver paid marketing strategies to support the delivery of the More Research, Less Cancer campaign's £400m target Leading on the translation of the Pledge proposition's professional audience and high-value strategies into marketing objectives and plans, developing KPIs linked to wider Legacy objectives Overseeing the development, delivery and optimisation of a marketing communications programme for our Legacy professional audiences Leading on the translation of the Partnerships acquisition and retention strategies into clear marketing objectives, developing KPIs linked to wider Partnerships objectives Working collaboratively with New Partnerships stakeholders to develop and deliver marketing strategies and plans which drive awareness of partnering with CRUK and acquiring new business leads Working collaboratively with Partnerships Management stakeholders to develop and deliver marketing strategies and plans which engage existing partners, deepening relationships and improving retention Spotting opportunities to reach new high-value and B2B audiences through audience-led marketing strategies, including mass affluent Legacy and wealth advisor audiences Acting as the marketing expert for high-value and B2B audiences, consulting with teams across the organisation to include and optimise marketing activity where relevant. What skills will I need? Significant marketing leadership experience, ideally high value and/or B2B marketing experience Strategic thinker with significant experience of translating strategy into operational planning, and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns with strong digital marketing acumen Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Significant understanding of end-to-end supporter journeys and the role of different marketing channels in fully integrated campaigns Relevant experience of managing and motivating agencies and suppliers to drive maximum value from relationships Champions the supporter and the delivery of relevant, engaging communications and excellent supporter experiences A flexible approach to adapt to changing priorities A confident and effective communicator, including in difficult situations A professional marketing qualification, such as Institute of Digital Marketing or Chartered Institute of Marketing, or equivalent experience. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. 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 quickly, fairly and objectively.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER - HIGH VALUE AND B2B MARKETING Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement Reports to: Audience Marketing Lead Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to compressed hours) Contract type: 12 month fixed-term contract Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025, 23:55 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. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Marketing Manager - High Value and B2B Marketing. We need you to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation to understand how marketing can support their high-value and B2B goals. In this role, you'll support these stakeholders by leading on the development and delivery of marketing strategies and plans designed to meet our high value & B2B audience objectives. What will I be doing? Working with the Philanthropy and Communications teams to develop and deliver paid marketing strategies to support the delivery of the More Research, Less Cancer campaign's £400m target Leading on the translation of the Pledge proposition's professional audience and high-value strategies into marketing objectives and plans, developing KPIs linked to wider Legacy objectives Overseeing the development, delivery and optimisation of a marketing communications programme for our Legacy professional audiences Leading on the translation of the Partnerships acquisition and retention strategies into clear marketing objectives, developing KPIs linked to wider Partnerships objectives Working collaboratively with New Partnerships stakeholders to develop and deliver marketing strategies and plans which drive awareness of partnering with CRUK and acquiring new business leads Working collaboratively with Partnerships Management stakeholders to develop and deliver marketing strategies and plans which engage existing partners, deepening relationships and improving retention Spotting opportunities to reach new high-value and B2B audiences through audience-led marketing strategies, including mass affluent Legacy and wealth advisor audiences Acting as the marketing expert for high-value and B2B audiences, consulting with teams across the organisation to include and optimise marketing activity where relevant. What skills will I need? Significant marketing leadership experience, ideally high value and/or B2B marketing experience Strategic thinker with significant experience of translating strategy into operational planning, and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns with strong digital marketing acumen Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Significant understanding of end-to-end supporter journeys and the role of different marketing channels in fully integrated campaigns Relevant experience of managing and motivating agencies and suppliers to drive maximum value from relationships Champions the supporter and the delivery of relevant, engaging communications and excellent supporter experiences A flexible approach to adapt to changing priorities A confident and effective communicator, including in difficult situations A professional marketing qualification, such as Institute of Digital Marketing or Chartered Institute of Marketing, or equivalent experience. What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. 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 quickly, fairly and objectively.
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Salary: 12 Months FTC: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for aLead Project Managerto join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 12-month FTC role paying between £80,000 and £120,000, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Salary: 12 Months FTC: £80,000 - £120,000 + Benefits Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for aLead Project Managerto join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 12-month FTC role paying between £80,000 and £120,000, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Rate: £600 - £750 per day Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Project Manager to join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 6-month contract role paying between £600 - £750 per day, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Project Manager - Post-Acquisition Integration Location: London (with UK & Ireland travel as required) Reporting to: Head of PMO UK & Ireland Rate: £600 - £750 per day Your New Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Project Manager to join a leading Facilities Management organisation on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing a multi-million-pound post-acquisition integration programme, driving strategic transformation and synergy realisation across a complex operational landscape. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in FM services and post-acquisition delivery. What You Will Be Doing You will lead and manage the full lifecycle of a strategic integration programme, ensuring delivery against key objectives, timelines, and budget. Your responsibilities will include: Programme Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the integration programme. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across both legacy and acquiring organisations. Service Integration Oversight: Coordinate the integration of core FM services including: Technical Services, Projects, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Pest Control, Utilities, and Specialist Cleaning Services. Support Function Alignment: Drive harmonisation across enabling functions such as: HR, Payroll, Legal, IT, Finance, Tax Learning & Development (L&D), QHSE, Property & Estates ESG, Marketing & Communications Cost of Change Tracking: Implement frameworks to monitor and report on financial impacts including transition costs and operational efficiencies. Synergy Realisation: Identify and deliver measurable value through synergy opportunities across services and support functions. Governance & Risk Management: Establish robust governance structures, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Change & Communications: Lead change management and internal communications strategies to support cultural alignment and adoption. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards. What You Will Need Essential: Minimum 10 years' experience in project/programme management. At least 5 years leading post-acquisition integration programmes. Proven success managing multi-million-pound programmes, ideally within FM or related sectors. Strong understanding of FM operations and support services. Demonstrated experience in Cost of Change Tracking and Synergy Realisation. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Desirable: Experience in matrixed and multi-site organisations. Familiarity with ESG and sustainability integration. Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG). What You Will Get in Return This is a 6-month contract role paying between £600 - £750 per day, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, private health, and electric/hybrid car options. You'll enjoy hybrid working with flexibility across offices in London, Suffolk, and Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact strategic programme in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellent career development and training opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Influence Director Large Tech Business Department: PR & Influence Location: London Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 months) Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Business Director/ Client Partner About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fueled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondel-z International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock - which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP. The Role: As an Influence Director at Ogilvy, you will play a crucial role in leading some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the industry. We are lucky to work with big global brands who play a role in shaping culture. Our aim, as a specialism, is to deliver strategic and impactful campaigns that achieve our clients' objectives and prove the power and diversity of influence in the marketing mix. The Influence Director will lead their projects and team with excellent client service and bring a solid understanding of influence strategy, creative output, recommending objectives, targets, action plans, calendar, and budgets. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a number for workstreams for a huge Tech Client in the UK, this will involve leading a team on influencer campaigns, from criteria, vetting, identification, negotiation and implementation to overseeing and reporting. You will work collaboratively with influencers, media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external, to deliver exceptional campaigns for our clients. As part of any role in our team your responsibilities will include managing the influencer database, ensuring it is up-to-date, and staying up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. As an Influence Director, you will have the opportunity to lead on additional projects, such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. You will be at the forefront of the industry, working with a team of experts to deliver innovative and effective influence campaigns. Key Responsibilities: Lead the client service and day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and supporting managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation, and reporting. Responsible for influencer process across the accounts and strategy Attend high profile events in line with the brand strategy Working with the senior team on the integrated Tech account to ensure objectives and service levels are met, and thinking what’s next. Design and define industry-leading Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar, and budget. Align and collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external - to deliver best-in-class campaigns for our clients. Nurture client-appropriate talent opportunities and relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients. Stay up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. Assist in the development of and participate in promoting our influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership and attending industry events. Lead additional projects as required - such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. Ability to build trusted relationships with mid-level clients based on a proven track record of delivery. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground. Requirements: Proven experience as an Influence Director (ideally 2+ years at this level) Strong understanding of influence strategy and experience managing large brands Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create highly effective and fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues. Solid understanding of the strategic and business context the client is operating in and uses this knowledge to develop solutions and approach tasks in a way that is effective for the client. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work confidently with other capabilities and crafts in service of finding the best integrated influence creative solution to the client's business problem. Interest in culture or sport How we help you Thrive: 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day Bupa Healthcare Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am - 4pm A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at . Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Influence Director Large Tech Business Department: PR & Influence Location: London Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 months) Full Time/Part time: Full Time Reporting into: Business Director/ Client Partner About Ogilvy: Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fueled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondel-z International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally and the agency also hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock - which is now in its 12th year. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK, which includes Ogilvy UK and New Commercial Arts (NCA), a boutique creative agency he co-founded in 2020, recently acquired by WPP. The Role: As an Influence Director at Ogilvy, you will play a crucial role in leading some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the industry. We are lucky to work with big global brands who play a role in shaping culture. Our aim, as a specialism, is to deliver strategic and impactful campaigns that achieve our clients' objectives and prove the power and diversity of influence in the marketing mix. The Influence Director will lead their projects and team with excellent client service and bring a solid understanding of influence strategy, creative output, recommending objectives, targets, action plans, calendar, and budgets. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a number for workstreams for a huge Tech Client in the UK, this will involve leading a team on influencer campaigns, from criteria, vetting, identification, negotiation and implementation to overseeing and reporting. You will work collaboratively with influencers, media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external, to deliver exceptional campaigns for our clients. As part of any role in our team your responsibilities will include managing the influencer database, ensuring it is up-to-date, and staying up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. As an Influence Director, you will have the opportunity to lead on additional projects, such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. You will be at the forefront of the industry, working with a team of experts to deliver innovative and effective influence campaigns. Key Responsibilities: Lead the client service and day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and supporting managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation, and reporting. Responsible for influencer process across the accounts and strategy Attend high profile events in line with the brand strategy Working with the senior team on the integrated Tech account to ensure objectives and service levels are met, and thinking what’s next. Design and define industry-leading Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar, and budget. Align and collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital, and all other stakeholders - internal and external - to deliver best-in-class campaigns for our clients. Nurture client-appropriate talent opportunities and relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients. Stay up-to-date with cultural/social trends and customers' views and attitudes. Assist in the development of and participate in promoting our influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership and attending industry events. Lead additional projects as required - such as new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trends. Ability to build trusted relationships with mid-level clients based on a proven track record of delivery. Strong communication skills and the ability to provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground. Requirements: Proven experience as an Influence Director (ideally 2+ years at this level) Strong understanding of influence strategy and experience managing large brands Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create highly effective and fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues. Solid understanding of the strategic and business context the client is operating in and uses this knowledge to develop solutions and approach tasks in a way that is effective for the client. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work confidently with other capabilities and crafts in service of finding the best integrated influence creative solution to the client's business problem. Interest in culture or sport How we help you Thrive: 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day Bupa Healthcare Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am - 4pm A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at . Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
