Talent and Influencer Relations Senior Executive
Invaluable connections. Unmissable events. Millions raised changing lives.
Talent & Influencer Senior Executive
£32,000 - £36,000 plus
Reports to: Talent & Influencers Senior Manager
Grade: P2
Directorate: ?Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement?
Contract: ?Permanent?
Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week?
Location: ?Location? .?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: Tuesday 4th November 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier externally after 5 days 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: 2 stage interviews
Interview date: From the week commencing 10th November 2025
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Join Cancer Research UK and help shape the future of influencer engagement in the fight against cancer. We're looking for a digital-savvy, relationship-driven professional to lead day-to-day influencer outreach and campaign delivery across CRUK and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).
This is a hands-on role for someone who lives and breathes social media, knows how to connect with creators, and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.
What will I be doing?
Influencer Engagement & Campaigns (80%)
Lead outreach to nano, micro, and macro influencers to support CRUK and SU2C campaigns.
Create compelling briefs and content plans that reflect digital best practice.
Build and manage relationships with creators, agents, and publicists.
Vet influencers for brand alignment and safeguarding compliance.
Collaborate with the Social Media team to schedule and publish content.
Capture and edit authentic, mobile-first content at events and shoots.
Manage paid influencer activity (Spark Ads, boosts, partnerships) across Meta and TikTok.
Track performance and report on campaign impact, offering insights for future activity.
Act as the go-to expert for influencer-related queries across CRUK.
Team & Operations Support (20%)
Assist with planning, reporting, and budget tracking.
Coordinate logistics, including travel and financial processes.
Support team-wide reporting and campaign evaluations.
Ensure diversity and inclusion are embedded in all influencer activity.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in influencer marketing across all tiers (nano to macro).
- Strong knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and social media best practices.
- Skilled in writing briefs, social copy, and campaign content.
- Hands-on experience with paid social tools and campaign amplification.
- Confident capturing and editing mobile-first content.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
- Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Commercially aware, with a sharp eye for value-driven opportunities.
- Understanding of influencer PR and reputation management.
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 .
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.
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