Employee Experience & Inclusion Advisor

£40,000 - £44,000 per annum plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Organisational Effectiveness

Directorate: COO

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, High Flex (office-based with high flexibility, typically 1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 26 October 2026

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: 1 stage interview process

Interview Dates: Week Commencing 2 November 2026

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We're looking for an Employee Experience & Inclusion Advisor to help shape how colleagues experience work across Cancer Research UK. Working within our Organisational Effectiveness team, you'll use employee insight and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and help turn them into practical solutions that strengthen inclusion, wellbeing and engagement.

What will I be doing?

• Lead and deliver employee listening activities.

• Analyse employee feedback and engagement data.

• Support design and implementation of employee experience improvements.

• Create resources and tools for managers.

• Partner with HRBPs, Internal Communications and Employee Networks.

• Manage allocated projects and workstreams.

What are we looking for?

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Knowledge of employee experience, inclusion and wellbeing principles.

• Experience creating guidance and toolkits.

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.

There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner. 

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. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks. 

About Us

As the world’s largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let’s change lives together.