Operations Executive, CANCER RESEARCH UK

Cancer Research UK is dedicated to beating cancer, and they are seeking an Operations Executive to provide operational support across fundraising campaigns and events. The role involves coordinating campaign delivery, managing financial operations, and fostering collaboration among internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the operational set-up and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events, including fulfilment coordination, supplier liaison, supporter data processes, and internal briefings
• Support the Operations Manager with identifying opportunities to simplify or optimise operational approaches, embedding feedback and best practices to evolve ways of working and drive things forward for the Do Proposition and wider department as part of cross team working
• Support the continuous improvement and documentation of systems, workflows, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and operational quality across fundraising activity
• Manage day-to-day financial operations such as raising purchase orders, receipting payments and managing invoices
• Ensure all products in the Do Proposition are set up with appropriate supporter and income data processes in line with Team standards, GDPR and data governance requirements. This may involve management of registrations for some products
• Build strong relationships across teams to support knowledge sharing, internal communications, and F&EP wide Operations collaboration through the Community of Practice
• Travel to team meetings and events as required, as well as any other tasks deemed necessary to support the Do Proposition

Skills

• Proven ability to drive process improvements and proactively solve problems
• Strong organisational and administrative skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement
• Experience with financial administration and supplier coordination
• Sound knowledge of data protection practices and an eye for detail
• Comfortable working with technical systems and tools including Excel
• Embraces change and continuous learning with flexibility and professionalism

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• A wide range of career and personal development opportunities
• High-quality tools

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