Director of Research and Charitable Impact

Key Facts

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

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

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? 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. 

Application Process: The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 18th May 2026. 

To apply for this position please complete our application form using the 'Apply' button above and upload your CV. Please also complete an equal opportunities monitoring form found on our website.

The full job description can be found in our recruitment pack downloadable from our website via the 'Apply' button above.

Interview Dates

First round Interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 27^th of May 2026

Second round interviews will be held in person in central London on Thursday 4^th June 2026

For further information on the charity see our website https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/  and if you require any further details on the role or the process, drop us an email at recruitment@breastcanceruk.org.uk  

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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