Director of Charitable Operations

Big C Cancer Charity; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare charity in Norwich is seeking a Director of Charitable Operations to lead their clinical initiatives. This key role involves managing Cancer Support Centres and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality service delivery for those affected by cancer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cancer care, leadership experience, and a commitment to improving local lives. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cancer support in the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical lead for the charity.
• Manage Cancer Support Centres and Health Academy programmes.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues for service delivery.

Job description

This is a unique chance to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion in a role that can make a genuine impact on people’s lives.

Together, we improve the lives of local people affected by cancer. We provide wraparound holistic support, information, education and wellbeing services to people affected by cancer across Norfolk and beyond. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Charitable Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the future of our work and ensure we continue improving the lives of local people affected by cancer.

About the Role

As a key member of Big C’s Executive leadership team, you will bring a specialist knowledge of cancer and act as an ambassador for the charity in this area of expertise.

You will serve as the clinical lead for the charity with leadership and management responsibilities of our Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, our Health Academy programmes, and of the teams that deliver them. This includes collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services for anyone affected by cancer. An example we are proud of is the practical help with social and financial concerns through our Citizens Advice welfare advisors.

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