Head of Fundraising

This is an exciting time to join CancerCare

As Head of Fundraising for CancerCare you will be responsible for the fundraising planning process, staff management and income generation via new and existing channels.

Your primary role will be to lead CancerCare's Fundraising Team to increase overall fundraising income and support the charity to reach out and provide increased support to local people and their families who are living with cancer.

With the completion of our three year forward plan – ‘Helping now and looking to the future’ - we are continuing to be leaders of cancer support through our three centres in Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow. 

In addition, we are developing a number of new work-streams, including the expansion of services in Barrow and the widening of our service for teenagers.

For the right candidate there is a job to be done here; someone who will help us shape our future and at the same time develop your own skills, working as part of a fast-paced, inventive and supportive team.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our Fundraising Strategy delivers transformational income growth in line with our three year corporate plan and budget. 

You will manage and motivate a team of six direct reports and be a vital member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of three, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

You will have overall responsibility for the strategic performance, day to day management and delivery of all CancerCare’s Fundraising activities across a portfolio of diverse income streams.

About you

You need to be a problem solver, an individual who can make the right connections and drive performance as a key member of the SMT.

To succeed in this post you will be passionate, organised, target-driven, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge each day.

You will be looking for a varied role where you can grow, learn more and utilise your past experiences, developing yourself and your team to achieve great things.

You’ll be committed to engaging with volunteers and supporters to grow our income and raise awareness of our services.

You will also have experience of developing, monitoring and delivering budgets with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

Good line management and leadership skills are important along with well-judged influencing and communication skills which give you the confidence to work collaboratively across different departments.

Apply now!

The closing Date for applications is 5pm on January 25.

A copy of the Fundraising Strategy can be emailed on request.