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Are you looking for an exciting development opportunity at one of the UK’s largest health charities?
We are now recruiting for our 2022 Accelerate Trainee Programme!
After pausing our previous Graduate scheme, we have now made some big changes to the scheme and are really excited to be recruiting Trainees into Cancer Research UK again!
Why we need you
Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest charity dedicated to beating all types of cancer. We now have brilliant opportunities for you to join us as a trainee on our award-winning scheme, ranked Number 4 in the Guardian UK 300!
What will I be doing?
This year we are recruiting for trainees in 5 different streams:
- Policy, Information & Communications
- Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
- Technology
- Philanthropy
- Research & Innovation
You can read about each specific stream in more detail including the individual role requirements and responsibilities on our jobs board.
What will I gain?
This role will add real value to Cancer Research UK so we want to ensure you’re getting a lot out of it too. As a Trainee you’ll go through a structured development programme with well-supported placements which stretch your skills, and dedicated development off the job in areas such as project management, self-awareness, influencing and strategic thinking. You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits, including paid holiday, and you’ll gain key experience to help you launch your career.
Every day we achieve exceptional things by being sharp, brave and united in our approach. If you think you can help us beat cancer sooner, apply right now!
How do I apply?
Please apply online by uploading your details and answering an application question. We’d also like a CV to show your education history and any work experience, however this will only be used at the interview stage.
Please complete an application form for only one of the steams.
Stage 1: Online application
Complete an online application form – you’ll be asked to answer a motivational competency question and upload your CV.
Please note, our application process is now anonymised. So please ensure you fill out all of the required fields as well as uploading a CV, as they will be collected for use later in the process.
If you experience any problems submitting an application, please email placements@cancer.org.uk
Stage 2: Assessment – Shortly after submitting your application
If your initial application is successful you will then be invited to complete our new situational judgment test. The test poses real life scenarios that a CRUK Trainee might be met with in their day to day role and asks how you would tackle that scenario. This is multiple choice.
Stage 3: Audio Submission – Approximately w/c 13th December onwards
If you are successful in the previous stage, you will be asked to complete an audio submission, answering competency-based questions. The questions will be emailed to you and you will have a few days to submit a response via an audio recording (no video required).
Stage 4: Assessment Centre – Approximately February 2022 onwards
If you are successful in the previous stage, you will then be invited to our Assessment Centre where you’ll complete a final interview with representatives from the department you are applying to.
Placement Offers – Spring 2022
Scheme begins in September 2022
For information on reasonable adjustments we can make throughout the application process, please see the candidate packs on the jobs board adverts.
Please note – you do not need to have started or completed a Degree to be eligible for this programme.
At CRUK we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
