We are looking for a proactive and experienced performance professional to join us asMarketing PerformanceSenior Manager in ourData, Insight and Performance team.

Cancer Research UK has a vision of a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. To help achieve this, we’re strengthening how we engage and inspire people, evolving the way we use insight, data and digital tools to deepen supporter relationships and grow our impact. 

Join us at Cancer Research UK as we step into an exciting new chapter of transforming how we engage supporters and accelerate progress towards beating cancer. 

AsaMarketing Performance SeniorManager,you'llactasa strategic performance partner, bringing together audience,marketingand financial performancetotella clearandcompelling story ofdeliveryagainst plansYou'llwork cross-functionally with Finance and specialist teams toprovide insight, forecasting, scenariomodellingand performance recommendationsthat drive decision-making,inform investment choices,shapefuture plansand unlock opportunities for growth.

Ifyou’repassionate about turning performance data into action and influence,we’dlove to hear from you.

What will I be doing?  

•  Develop and communicate the function performance story (including audience performance) across hub & spoke
  (and key audiences) working in partnership with other performance managers, Finance and DIP specialistcolleaguesto ensure a consistent view

• Facilitate an effective performance management process,establishingfunction level performance measurement
  frameworks and enabling regular review of performance,identifyingrisks and opportunities to ensure insightsdrivedecision making and action in year and during the annual planning process

• Leadforecasting and financial performance management processes, partneringwith Finance, Events and Marketing teams, including annual budget planning, in-year reforecasting, scenario modelling and identification of risks and opportunities to optimise income,expenditureand return on investment.

• Ensure business stakeholders have easy access to a centralised, consistent, independent, and accessible view of performance which is up to date and relevant.

• Work with DIP colleagues toidentifyand enable opportunities to reduce manual work to focus effort on insight and
  performance storytelling and toidentifyopportunities for innovation through data to improve our processes, offer and
  engagement with supporters

• Partner with marketing, fundraising and finance teams to set campaign and audience performance targets, ensuring plans are underpinned by robust forecasting,insightand evidence-based assumptions. Monitor campaign and portfolio performance to optimise marketing effectiveness and deliver income ambitions

• Lead on working with Senior Programme and Senior Product Managers (or equivalent roles) to prioritise, commission
  and deliver the programme of PM activity.

What skills will I need?

This role could suit someone with a background as a Marketing PerformanceManager, PortfolioPerformance Manager FundraisingPerformance ManagerorBusinessPerformanceManager.

Whateveryour background,you'llbe able to demonstrate

• Proven experience working with finance, data, insight, and planning or proposition teams to build a unified and trusted view of performance, including setting up frameworks andfacilitatingregular reviews.

• Strong understanding of performance measurement techniques across marketing, audience engagement, and organisational effectiveness.

• Experience of financial performance management, including budget planning, forecasting,reforecastingand scenario modelling, with the ability to translate financial and operational performance into actionable recommendations.

• Ability to synthesise performance insights across multiple propositions and audiences to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Experience contributing to organisational change, particularly in evolving performance culture and embedding audience-led approaches.

• Understanding of data governance principles and ability toidentifyand address data literacy needs across teams.

• Ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations and compelling narratives for non-technical audiences.

• Proficiencyin tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent, with strong analytical and problem-solving

• Confident communicator with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including in challenging or ambiguous situations.

• Seeks new methods and innovations in measurement, effectiveness, and performance management to drive
  improvement and learning.
  
  

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.