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Current vacancies

  • Data Services Manager

    Permanent
    Salary: £44,000 – £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
    Location: London N1
    Full time: 37.5 hours a week

    We’re a hybrid working employer, meaning you’re required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

    The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 days per week pro rata.

    Closing date: 5pm Friday 29 May 2026
    First Interviews (in person): Tuesday 9 June
    Second interviews: Tuesday 16 June

    > Download the job pack (PDF)

    Preventing cancer, saving lives

    An exciting opportunity for a Data Services Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

    WCRF is the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity.

    We are seeking a Data Services Manager to lead and be responsible for the management, use and maintenance of systems and in-house CRM databases to support the achievement of the charity’s fundraising strategic objectives. You will be analysing and reviewing data and reporting on results that can then be used to build engagement with our supporters. You will also be responsible for a team of two people.

    The successful candidate will have proven experience of working with industry standard fundraising software solutions in the charity sector, ideally have knowledge of Claris Filemaker products and will have experience of creating new, and maintaining and updating existing, complex database systems. Experience of creating scripts and troubleshooting existing scripts is key, along with considerable hands-on experience of working with complex data sources, transfers and imports. An understanding and working knowledge of Data Protection regulations is required.

    Application Details:

    If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@wcrf.org or HR, World Cancer Research Fund International, 140 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9FW by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

    Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund International and equip you for the role.

    Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    > Download the job pack (PDF)


Speculative applications

If you would like to submit a speculative application, please email your CV and covering letter to hr@wcrf.org and we’ll keep your details on file.


Internships

We offer a small number of internships from time to time. To apply for an internship, please send your CV and covering letter – outlining the type of area you are interested in working in and any relevant qualifications, skills and experience – to hr@wcrf.org.


Recruitment agencies

We do not often engage agencies for permanent or temporary roles, or accept sales calls, but if you would like to send your details to hr@wcrf.org, we will keep them on file.