Fundraising Manager

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity recruitment agency is seeking a Fundraising Manager for the European Association for Cancer Research. This role will spearhead trusts, foundations, and corporate fundraising efforts, building the fundraising strategy from the ground up. Candidates should have strong trusts experience and the ability to shape a new function effectively. The position offers a salary range of £43,000 to £50,000 on a hybrid model, requiring presence at the Nottingham office once a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising with trusts and foundations.
• Ability to develop compelling proposals.
• Comfortable with strategic oversight and forecasting fundraising plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising efforts.
• Build the first fundraising strategy and pipeline.
• Cultivate relationships with key partners.
• Collaborate closely with various colleagues.
• Provide oversight on fundraising plans and reports.

Skills

Strong trusts experience

Confidence in corporate partnerships

Strategic thinking

Proactive collaboration

Job description

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) on this exciting new Fundraising Manager role.

About the EACR

The EACR is an international scientific membership organisation supporting cancer researchers through conferences, funding schemes and community-building. Following a recent consultancy review, the organisation is now ready to appoint its first dedicated Fundraising Manager to establish and grow its income-generation activity.

The Role

This brand-new position will lead trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Management Team, you will:

• Build the first fundraising strategy, pipeline and targets

• Develop compelling proposals and cases for support

• Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners

• Work closely with scientific, communications and membership colleagues

• Provide strategic oversight of fundraising plans, reporting and forecasting

The organisation understands that fundraising takes time: no major income is expected until 2027, and there is a healthy financial buffer, giving you space to develop a sustainable programme.

About You

We’re seeking a generalist fundraiser with strong trusts experience and confidence in corporate partnerships. You’ll be strategic, proactive, collaborative and comfortable shaping a new function from the ground up.

How to Apply

£43,000 – £50,000 | 0.8–1.0 FTE | 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid: A minimum of once per week in the Nottingham office (Wednesdays)

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 13th and 20th January 2026