Talent Manager

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Job description

Big ideas. Lifelong connections. One objective.

Internally this role is known as Senior Manager -Talent and Influencers

£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Talent and Influencers

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

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: 06 November :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. 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 or 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: 2 round process, 1st stage will be a competency-based interview, 2nd stage will include a presentation

Interview date: First stage will be W/C 18th of November

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK are looking for a passionate, well-connected Talent and Influencer Senior Manager to join our Talent and Influencers team. You will work with a team of 3 to work cross organisationally with a variety of CRUK directorates, including Policy, Marketing, and Research and Innovation. You will endorse, amplify and promote various campaigns, using your significant network and connections to maximise the impact these campaigns have, while developing long term, trusting relationships with high-profile talent and their agents. It's a real mix in terms of the campaigns you will support on, past campaigns have included Football Shirt Friday with David Seaman, Race for Life with Pixie Lott and various big names endorsing our general election campaign.

We are looking for candidates that come with a network of high-profile celebrities, influencers, agents and industry connections. You could currently work as a Talent Manager or agent within a creative industry such as music, film, radio, advertising or TV or work in business or politics. These campaigns bring in millions for the charity, so this is a real opportunity for you to use your experience, networking skills and connections to help us beat Cancer.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and maintain trusting, long-term relationships with a diverse network of talent & influencers and their agents.
• Create stand-out campaigns, projects and propositions that are engaging for talent, influencers and their audiences - highlighting their passion for the Cancer Research UK cause.
• Demonstrate a clear 'value exchange' for talent and influencers - showing that their time and effort results in impactful, high-profile campaigns across multiple channels.
• Share your experience and coach the Talent & Influencers team, helping to develop a high performing, confident and inclusive team.
• Maintain an overview of all talent & influencer activity across the organisation; analysing opportunities for talent & influencer involvement, providing considered, expert advice and giving strategic direction.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness by playing a leading role in annual planning, prioritisation and reporting processes for the team.
• Monitor and track performance of talent & influencer activity to report back on successes and learnings constructively. Ensure that key deliverables and KPIs are set and measured for every project.

What are you looking for?

• An accomplished and highly skilled networker with exceptional influencing skills and the ability to inspire trust and confidence in stakeholders and peers both internally and externally.
• Ability to articulate Cancer Research UK's cause, core purpose and scale of ambition and transform complex scientific areas of research into engaging, user-friendly communication.
• Evidence of building strong relationships and experience of working with a network of senior contacts across the talent sector (including with talent, influencers and their representatives) to create and execute high profile, strategic campaigns with cut-through and visible results. This could incorporate a range of sectors including digital, TV, film, radio, fashion, beauty, business or politics.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach that enhances, develops and utilises the skills of team members and a wider peer group.
• Commercial awareness: ability to identify and maximise opportunities to deliver direct and indirect financial value to the charity.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; attention to detail.
• Leadership and coaching skills, working with teams or individuals to deliver high performance.

Please note you will be required to attend industry events to liaise with talent & influencer supporters, so being flexible in working unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) where required (lieu time applies) is a must.

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 careers web page.

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 fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us.

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