Director of Research and Charitable Impact

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Are you a research or medical professional with a track record of strategic leadership, looking to drive innovation in scientific research and public health impact ?

Key Facts

Salary: Band F £54, 737 - £70,687 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week with occasional evening work– option to work a 9 day fortnight

Contract : Permanent

Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London area for team meetings

Responsible to : CEO

Applicants must be UK-based and hold the right to work in the UK

We are a growing organisation, powered by highly driven people, focussed on the primary prevention of breast cancer. We're looking for a talented and ambitious leader to join our Senior Executive Team (SET) to shape and drive our research and impact. We are at a pivotal stage of our three-year strategy working against a fast-paced back drop of scientific and policy change with opportunities to build meaningful responses to the rising incidence rates of breast cancer.

You’ll lead our scientific research, health education and policy influencing programmes to help achieve our mission to empower individuals, advance scientific research and reshape policy to reduce breast cancer risk for all.

If this role sounds like a perfect fit and want to be part of a dynamic and visionary leadership team spearheading change that will positively empower tens of thousands of lives, then we want to hear from you.

What do we do?

At Breast Cancer UK we are striving for a world where everyone is empowered to reduce their breast cancer risk. Our mission is to lead a movement to empower individuals, advance scientific research, and reshape policy to reduce breast cancer risk for all. Be part of our team and help us drive the change for the future of breast cancer.

Why join us?

To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
Fully remote working.
Competitive salary of £54,737 - £70,687 (depending on experience)
29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.

For full details of our benefits see our Recruitment pack

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th May at 9 am.
To apply for this position please complete an application form and equal opportunities form.

Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

The full Job Description please download our Recruitment Pack.

Interviews

First round Interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 27th of May 2026. Second round interviews will be held in person in central London on Thursday 4th June 2026

If you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at [email protected].

At Breast Cancer UK, we're dedicated to being a caring and welcoming place, where everyone feels supported and employees feel like they belong. Our aim is to create an inclusive culture where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We value respect, understanding, and the richness that diversity brings. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

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