Technology Jobs at Cancer Research UK

In this special episode we speak to Christina Cornwell, Director of the Health Lab at the charity Nesta, about the work Nesta are doing to champion ‘tech for good’.

I joined CRUK after a long career break during which I had two children. I was drawn to CRUK because it offered me a safe, friendly work environment and the flexibility to fit my work around my two children under 3 at the time! It has been a year since I joined and the way I have built my confidence so quickly is testament to the supportive culture.

Most Memorable Experience: Jogging the 10k Race for Life with my team and raising over £3000.

I initially joined CRUK as a contractor, and when I had finished working with CRUK as a client, I really missed it. Therefore, shortly after, I acquired a permanent role here. It is such a special place to work; I have not experienced a work culture like this anywhere and It is so satisfying that my work makes a difference to a worthy cause.

Most Memorable Experience: The Stand Up to Cancer Indian lunch which our team has organised for the last two years. We are the CRUK team which has raised the most money from an individual fundraising event two years in a row.

I joined CRUK from the private sector. I wanted to bring passion and positivity back into my work. CRUK was my choice because its mission centres around making a meaningful difference to people's lives.

Most Memorable Experience: Getting the RPA initiative to proof of concept and delivering a talk at the Women in Silicon Roundabout conference.