The Institute of Cancer Research
Celebrity Ambassador Manager
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Salary: £53,900 per annum (pro rata)
Hours per week: 17.5 hours per week (part-time)
Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
About The Role
We are seeking a Celebrity Ambassador Manager (0.5 FTE) to join our Fundraising Communications and Engagement team in the Development and Communication directorate. They will be responsible for recruiting and stewarding celebrities and influencers as ambassadors for the ICR to support our fundraising, communications and advocacy work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in our fundraising, communications and advocacy work. The postholder will develop the ICR’s ambassador strategy. The Celebrity Ambassador Manager will work across our fundraising teams, in conjunction with communications colleagues, to support philanthropic, corporate and mass fundraising. They will work to build high-profile support for the ICR.
They will liaise directly with celebrities and influencers, and their teams, to negotiate appropriate terms for their involvement and the degree of their support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the ICR’s ambassador strategy
- Identify and recruit potential high-profile ambassadors to support the ICR’s mission
- Steward and nurture ambassadors to ensure they retain support for the ICR over an extended period of time
- Develop appropriate and secure processes for storing ambassador information, and ensure correct systems and controls are in place for the access and use of this information
- Be the lead advisor on all work with high-profile individuals and act as a gatekeeper to ensure appropriate processes are followed.
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About You
We are looking for someone with a strong track record of establishing and successfully managing relationships with celebrities, influencers, agents, and other high-profile individuals.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and pension
Directorate Information
The Development and Communications directorate tells the ICR’s story and focuses on income generation. The ICR is world-renowned for its outstanding cancer research – and it deserves communication to match. We believe that communicating effectively about the ICR's work can help us build on our successes – attracting donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners and collaborators.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.
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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.
Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.
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