Director of Fundraising

Yorkshire Cancer Research; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional cancer charity in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Director of Fundraising to drive their ambitious fundraising strategy and plans. This role involves significant income generation and relationship building with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in fundraising and a passion for making an impact in cancer outcomes. Relocation support is offered for those outside Yorkshire.

Benefits

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Outstanding track record in income generation across diverse activities.
• Experience in building relationships with donors and corporate partners.
• Leadership experience preferably in a fundraising context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising directorate and overall strategy.
• Drive fundraising plans to meet ambitious objectives.
• Shape the future of cancer outcomes through fundraising efforts.

Skills

Income generation

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent regional cancer charity in England. We have a clear mission to take action today by preventing cancer, diagnosing it earlier and treating it more effectively. Yorkshire as a region has one of the worst cancer outcomes in England. Every 17 minutes, someone in Yorkshire is told they have cancer, and we work to ensure these people have access to world-leading treatments and have the best possible chance of survival.

The charity is undergoing significant growth and expansion in research backed services, retail network and fundraising capability.

We have an ambitious and stretch fundraising objective to invest over £200m in the next ten years to tackle the region’s biggest cancer issues, but to achieve this, we need to continue to grow and diversify our income.

Role and leadership

We are looking for an experienced Director of Fundraising to join our Executive Leadership Team. With an outstanding track record of income generation across a diverse portfolio of activities, you will lead our new fundraising directorate and drive forwards our overall strategy and plans. With a flair for building relationships with donors, corporate partners, and scientific stakeholders alike, you will be both an enterprising and analytical strategic leader.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cancer outcomes across an entire region. While knowledge of Yorkshire and its fundraising landscape is an advantage, we welcome applications from experienced candidates across the UK — and offer a relocation package to support your move, if needed.

How to apply

If you’re driven by impact and want to be part of a dynamic, purpose-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more and apply, please visit our partners at Starfish Search: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/ycr-dir-fundraising/