CoppaFeel!

What is CoppaFeel!?

CoppaFeel! is the UK's first breast cancer awareness charity aimed specifically at young people. Founded in 2009 by twin sisters Kris and Maren Hallenga after Kris was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer at the age of 23, the charity's mission is to ensure that all breast cancers are diagnosed early and correctly. CoppaFeel! educates young people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encourages regular self-checking through its signature campaign style.

The charity has become one of the most recognised cancer awareness brands in the UK, known for its bold, accessible, and youth-focused approach. CoppaFeel! runs campaigns across universities, festivals, and social media, reaching millions of young people each year with life-saving awareness messages.

Where will I work?

CoppaFeel! is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The charity operates a hybrid working model with significant flexibility. The team splits time between the London office for collaboration and events, and remote working for focused tasks. Given the charity's event-driven and campaign-focused nature, some roles involve travel to festivals, universities, and partner locations across the UK.

What is the team like?

With approximately 36 employees, CoppaFeel! has a passionate and mission-driven team spanning campaign management, fundraising, education, digital marketing, communications, and operations. The culture is creative, energetic, and deeply purpose-led. Staff are united by a shared commitment to saving lives through early detection awareness.

The charity attracts people who want to make a tangible difference in public health, combining the seriousness of their mission with a vibrant, engaging approach to outreach and campaigning.

Work-Life Balance

CoppaFeel! operates a 9-day fortnight with "Flex Fridays" — half the team takes alternate Fridays off, ensuring continuous charity operations while giving every team member a long weekend every two weeks. The very flexible hybrid working model provides additional autonomy over when and where work gets done.

This approach reflects the charity's values around wellbeing and demonstrates that even mission-critical organisations can support their staff with progressive working arrangements.

Perks and Benefits

• 9-day fortnight with alternate Fridays off ("Flex Fridays")
• Very flexible hybrid working model
• Healthcare benefits
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced parental leave
• Purpose-driven work saving lives through early detection
• Creative, youth-focused charity culture