Cancer Research UK is a UK cancer research charity that funds scientists, doctors and nurses, provides cancer information to the public, raises money and develops evidence-based cancer policy.
27 recorded benefits. Record edited: Mon Sep 21 2026 09:29:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).
Recorded work model: Flexible/hybrid: official careers and benefits pages list home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed and core hours; most office-based roles average one or two days on site, with role and site exceptions not fully published..
Mental Wellbeing Resources
Cancer Research UK develops ways to improve people’s mental health and resilience, with resources for life’s challenges. This is UK charity employee-page scope
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Mental Health Support
Occupational health and mental wellbeing services, free counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and online health assessment tools. It also states that Trading employees have Retail Trust support. Terms are discretionary and not contractual
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Employee Assistance Program
A free Employee Assistance Programme supporting employees and their families with physical or mental health issues and financial difficulties
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Supportive Workplaces
Offices with healthy food options, bike storage, outdoor spaces, walking/running routes, fitness classes and workstations intended to reduce aches or injuries. Availability is site-specific, not a universal cash benefit
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Eye Tests & Lens Contributions
Regular computer users may access free eye tests and lens contributions
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Free Period Products
Free period products are provided in the London and Oxford offices. This is explicitly office-location scoped and is not generalized to every CRUK site or employee
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Gym Discount
Employees can receive up to 10% discount on some Better Gyms membership deals
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Disability & Long-Term Health Support
Workplace Adjustments guidance, Occupational Health and Access to Work support for employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Staff Networks
Staff networks are open to everyone across the charity and lists current networks including Parents and Carers, Pride, Health and Disability, and Race Equality and Equity. This is a current inclusion/support resource, not an insurance entitlement
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Sports Clubs
Colleagues currently take part in activities such as softball, netball, board games, crafts, choir and singing sessions. Availability varies with employee interests and volunteer leadership
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Parental Leave
Maternity/Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave for new and expectant parents
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Paid Dependants' Leave
Paid dependants’ leave is provided for emergency circumstances when a child or dependent is ill or care arrangements break down
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Flexible Working
Home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed hours and core hours. Most office-based roles average one or two days on site
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Pension Plan
The Retirement Plan, with employer contributions that could be worth up to 12% of salary depending on employee contributions, and flexible pension-fund options
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Income Protection
Group Income Protection and says an employee unable to work due to long-term illness may be eligible for 50% of basic salary
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Life Insurance
The Group Life Assurance Scheme and says a lump sum equal to four times annual basic salary is paid to nominated beneficiaries if an employee dies while employed. The benefit is discretionary and policy terms apply
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Payroll Giving
Employees can support a charity of their choice tax-free through Payroll Giving. The page gives examples of tax cost but no complete eligibility or payroll-administration rules
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an extra day for Christmas Eve, flexibility to use bank holidays at another time and an option to buy up to one additional week
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Employee Discount
Free access to discount portals with deals, benefits and cashback from retailers and brands. Stratford head-office staff may also receive local offers
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Our Heroes Annual Awards
Our Heroes, a peer-judged colleague recognition scheme with an annual awards ceremony. It is a recognition programme rather than a guaranteed cash benefit
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Volunteering Opportunities
Employees can discover opportunities to get involved in CRUK events or shops. This is an employee engagement opportunity and does not imply paid volunteer leave or a universal entitlement
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Learning and Development
A comprehensive learning and development offer focused on career steps, expertise and effective collaboration
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Online Learning Platform
Access to an online learning platform with content, resources and subject-matter communities
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Professional Qualifications
Staff at all career stages can access opportunities to gain professional qualifications across technology, retail, management, data, marketing, fundraising, HR, finance and other professions
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Leadership Transition Programmes
Leadership Transition Programmes for individuals identified for accelerated progression into future leadership roles
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Commuter Benefits
CRUK offers an interest-free loan to spread the cost of public-transport travel, including a bus pass, season ticket or travel card
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.
Cycle to Work Scheme
A cycle-to-work scheme through which employees may purchase a bike and safety equipment
Current first-party benefits page for Cancer Research UK employees/people, with UK charity and site/Trading caveats. The page states benefits are discretionary and non-contractual.