Blood Cancer UK

Who We Are

Blood Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to funding research into beating blood cancer. Founded over 60 years ago by a family who lost their daughter, Susan, to blood cancer, the organization has since invested more than £500 million into research that has improved treatments and saved countless lives. We are confident that within the next generation, we will beat blood cancer.

Our history and sense of family continue to shape our identity today, creating a workplace culture built on compassion, urgency, and determination. This legacy drives everything we do as we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of ensuring no one dies of blood cancer.

What We Do

At Blood Cancer UK, our efforts are focused on funding groundbreaking research and improving the lives of those affected by blood cancer. We are committed to significantly increasing our annual investment in research, primarily through developing large-scale clinical trials designed to improve treatments for blood cancers with the poorest survival rates.

Our work encompasses multiple strategic priorities:

• Research Funding: Supporting innovative research projects that advance our understanding of blood cancers and develop new treatments
• Clinical Trials: Advocating for better access to clinical trials and expanding trial opportunities for patients across the UK
• Research Community Support: Backing the clinical research community and breaking down barriers to clinical-academic careers in blood cancer research
• Patient Advocacy: Championing the needs of people affected by blood cancer in policy, healthcare access, and support services

By putting people affected by blood cancer at the centre of everything we do, we strive to make a tangible difference in the fight against this disease.

Working at Blood Cancer UK

Joining Blood Cancer UK means becoming part of a passionate, agile, and supportive community dedicated to beating blood cancer. Our workplace culture is built on trust, autonomy, and flexibility, allowing our team members to deliver their best work in a way that suits them and their lives.

We focus on results and impact rather than hours spent at a desk, empowering our team to work in ways that bring out their best. We deeply value equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission and make us more effective.

We are proud to be recognized as a "world-class" employer by Best Companies, a distinction that reflects the high levels of staff engagement, our supportive environment, and our commitment to creating a workplace where people can truly thrive while making a difference.

Our Benefits

Blood Cancer UK is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports our team members' wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development. Our benefits include:

Flexible Working

• Optional 4-day week: We support various kinds of flexible working, including a 4-day work week at 80% salary, enabling you to achieve better work-life balance
• Remote work: The flexibility to manage your time and work remotely, with the autonomy to structure your workday around your life

Time Off & Wellbeing

• Generous annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays, with additional wellbeing days and sabbatical opportunities available
• Wellbeing support: Access to mental health resources, a comprehensive wellbeing hub, and free flu vaccinations
• Focus on rest: We understand that recharging is essential to doing meaningful work

Family Support

• Parental and family leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies that go beyond statutory requirements
• Family-friendly culture: Supportive policies that recognize the importance of family commitments

Financial Benefits

• Pension scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5%, increasing with length of service to support your long-term financial security
• Life assurance: Life assurance policy that pays four times your basic salary after 6 months of service

Professional Development

• Learning and development: Our Academy offers extensive professional development opportunities, including study leave, internal mentoring programs, and dedicated focus days for continuous learning
• Career growth: Investment in your professional journey with opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career in the charity sector