Blood Cancer UK

Who we are

Blood Cancer UK is a charity that aims to fund 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 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 as we work with urgency and determination to achieve our goals.

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 increasing our annual investment in research, mainly through developing large-scale clinical trials to improve treatments for blood cancers with the poorest survival rates. Our work also includes advocating for better access to clinical trials, supporting the clinical research community, and breaking down barriers to clinical-academic careers in blood cancer research. 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. We focus on results rather than hours spent at a desk and value equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as a "world-class" employer by Best Companies, which reflects the high levels of staff engagement and our supportive environment.

Our benefits

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

• Optional 4 day week: we support various kinds of flexible working including a 4 day work week @ 80% salary.
• Remote work: The flexibility to manage your time and work remotely.
• Generous annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays, additional wellbeing days and sabbaticals are available.
• Parental and family leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Pension scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5%, increasing with length of service.
• Wellbeing support: Access to mental health resources, a wellbeing hub, and free flu vaccinations.
• Learning and development: Our Academy offers extensive professional development opportunities, including study leave, internal mentoring, and focus days for continuous learning.
• Life assurance: Life assurance policy that pays four times your basic salary after 6 months of service.