Cancer support centre manager jobs

Alive Activities is seeking an experienced, compassionate and community-focused individual to deliver an innovative new programme supporting older people living with both cancer and dementia, particularly within Black Caribbean and South Asian communities.

This exciting new role will lead the delivery of Same Mind, Same Body — a community-led project designed to record cancer care experiences, investigate inequalities, and share findings with stakeholders Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.  You will be working closely with a project coordinator from the Bristol Pakistani Community Welfare Organisation.

Working alongside community organisations, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, you will help:

• Identify barriers within cancer and dementia care pathways
• Build trusted relationships with underserved communities
• Co-design culturally responsive and dementia-friendly solutions
• Pilot new approaches to support, communication and care navigation
• Share findings with stakeholders

We are looking for someone with strong project management and partnership-building skills, alongside a genuine commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving the lives of older people.

You will bring:

• Experience delivering community health, dementia, cancer or inequality-focused services
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working across community and healthcare settings
• Experience facilitating engagement, workshops or co-production activity
• A person-centred, inclusive and compassionate approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects

Experience working with Black Caribbean and/or South Asian communities, dementia services, or participatory research approaches would be highly desirable.

About Alive

Alive Activities is a Bristol-based charity working creatively alongside older people, including people living with dementia and their carers, to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and create positive change in health and care systems.

We value collaboration, inclusion, compassion and community leadership. We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience connected to the communities and issues at the heart of this project.

To Apply

Please apply direct on Charity job send your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 1 side of A4) outlining your suitability for the role to Isobel Jones, details on Alive's website. 

Closing date: 9.30 am Friday 26th June
Interview date: Friday 3rd July

Enhanced DBS check required.

The Head of Communications, Campaigns and Awareness will be the driving force behind Neuroendocrine Cancer UK’s voice, visibility and influence. Leading our communications and engagement strategy, this role will shape how we connect with patients, supporters, healthcare professionals and the wider public - building powerful campaigns, growing awareness, and ensuring our message cuts through where it matters most.

At the heart of the organisation, you’ll bring energy, creativity and strategic direction to everything from national awareness activity to day-to-day storytelling. You’ll champion a clear, compelling narrative for NCUK, ensuring all communications are insight-led, mission-driven, and always centred around the experiences of patients and families affected by neuroendocrine cancer.

We’re looking for an ambitious, ideas-driven communications leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves making things happen. A natural relationship-builder and confident self-starter, you’ll spot opportunities, inspire collaboration across teams, and turn complex messages into bold, engaging content and campaigns that deliver real impact.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the profile and future voice of a growing charity with big ambitions. One day you might be leading a major awareness campaign or securing media opportunities; the next, creating compelling digital content, supporting fundraising activity, or influencing strategic direction at senior level.

If you’re a creative thinker, a brilliant communicator, and someone who wants their work to genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 12 noon on Monday 15th June 2026

Provisional interview date: 30th June and 1st July 2026

Are you an experienced fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the University of Oxford as a Development Executive (Medical Sciences) and help advance life-changing medical research within our globally renowned institution.

Location: Oxford - hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum with possible extension to £51,983 - plus as Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

The Medical Sciences Division is one of the world’s leading centres for biomedical research, recognised internationally for the quality and breadth of its work across the medical research spectrum - from genes and molecules to populations and big data. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science.

Researchers across the Division are dedicated to understanding disease, improving diagnosis, and developing more effective treatments and prevention strategies. The Division is particularly focused on major global health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases such as malaria, pandemic preparedness, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal conditions, and neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
• Membership to CASE and access to training and development opportunities

About the Role

The Medical Sciences Development team works collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and the wider Development and Alumni Engagement team to secure philanthropic support for research priorities across Oxford’s medical sciences community.

As Development Executive, you will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gift prospects and develop meaningful relationships with donors, academics, and colleagues across the University. You will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of supporting research projects through gifts typically ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 over time.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile fundraising initiatives that support world-leading medical research. You will also work closely with the Head of Development - Medical Sciences to help deliver fundraising priorities across a diverse and impactful portfolio.

About You

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of major gift fundraising, including securing gifts at the £50,000 level or above.
• The ability to identify and engage prospective donors and develop relationships.
• Strong strategic and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• An interest in medical sciences, higher education, and the mission of the University of Oxford.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 11 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 22 June 2026 and will be held face-to-face.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 12th June in Maggie's Manchester.

Community Fundraiser (Covering North Liverpool, Southport, Knowsley & St Helens)

As part of our community team, you will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to provide a first-class experience. You are outgoing, independent, able to work instinctively, and confident in making approaches to garner new support.  You will have the ability to translate our story to develop and inspire our volunteers and engage with a wide range of community contacts and high street corporates. You'll be joining the charity during an exciting period of growth, as we develop our community volunteer led income with the aim of increasing charity reach and recognition in pursuit of our team targets and goals.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment (paid or voluntary), or be able to demonstrate transferable skills within a customer-facing role, and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.

The role will be based at our Liverpool fundraising office. The option of hybrid/flexible working where appropriate can be considered.

A good knowledge of the area this role covers and a full driving licence and use of a car in order to travel between Clatterbridge sites and across the wider area is essential.

Preference would also be for the candidate to live within or close to the area the role covers.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June in Maggie's Newcastle.

Relationship Manager (North and Scotland)

Full-time (37 hours) | permanent

c£36,000 depending on experience | Home-based | Hybrid

At the Bone Cancer Research Trust, we exist because families refused to accept a world where primary bone cancer had no hope, no answers and almost no research. Today, we’re the UK’s leading bone cancer charity and every supporter you engage helps push vital research forward and provides comfort to families who need us.

About the role

As Relationship Manager, you’ll build genuine, lasting connections with our Special Funds - our named funds created in honour or memory of someone affected by primary bone cancer, community supporters and local businesses. Your relationship-led approach will help create the family feel connections we’re known for, inspiring long-term support and raising vital income for people affected by primary bone cancer

You will:

• Grow and manage Special Funds, our named funds created in honour or memory of someone affected by primary bone cancer.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with all our supporters, ensuring every person feels valued and connected.
• Secure and steward regional corporate partnerships
• Meet a regional income target of approx. £300,000
• Represent BCRT in your region, strengthening awareness and community connections at meetings and events.

About you:

• A natural relationship builder with 3+ years’ fundraising experience and a genuine passion for supporter care.
• Compassionate and professional, especially when working with families personally affected by primary bone cancer.
• Organised, proactive and confident working independently, able to balance a varied workload.
• A clear and engaging communicator, bringing warmth and positivity to every interaction.
• Able to travel across the region (car required).

Why you’ll love working with us

You’ll join a small team that works collaboratively and keeps our community at the centre of everything we do. We’re supportive, friendly and you’ll have the flexibility to manage your work while seeing the direct impact of the relationships you build.

What we offer

· Flexible approach to working hours

· 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays

· Private Health Insurance (following successful probation)

· 6% employer pension contributions

· Life Assurance of 4x annual salary

This is a new role, expanding the management team in our Services team, and providing some additional focus for our grant making, commissioning and direct service provision work.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team. Our grant making work is providing support for wellbeing services across the county, in addition to the £5m Sunflower Appeal, which will provide a major capital grant for a new cancer centre at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We have recently begun commissioning services directly, with our counselling service for family and carers of cancer patients being our first step into this way of working.

There are huge opportunities to develop our work further. Our Bins for Boys project launched in 2024, and we want to see Bins for Boys venues across our region by 2028. Our monitoring, evaluation and impact work is building, and there is grant potential to shape how we report on the value our work has to the communities around us.

We are looking for someone who is a confident communicator, able to develop strong partnerships and has the skill to understand and interpret new project ideas. A clinical background is not a requirement, but a genuine interest in how we can make a difference for people living with cancer is essential.

Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of managing grant-funded projects, a creative approach to challenges and a supportive attitude to managing others. They will be able to navigate complex governance and work with internal and external stakeholders effectively. They will have the ability to see and realise opportunities for income generation to support their work.

This role will work alongside the Head of Services (Cancer Awareness), and there is an expectation of close collaboration and cross-working between the two sides of the team. It will also form part of the wider Lingen Davies management team, attending senior team meetings and collaborating with others to ensure smooth running and development across the charity.

Please note, this role requires travel across our large, rural region. Therefore, a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for an ambitious, driven people person, passionate about raising vital funds to support Cancer Research UK. As a Relationship Manager you will inspire and motivate a wide range of supporters (including individuals, groups, and corporate partners to develop strong relationships, maximising in-year fundraising opportunities and long-term value. 

We are looking for candidates from a business development or fundraising background who are excited to join our hard-working team. We’re looking for a natural people person, with excellent relationship building skills, confident in negotiating with and influencing a diverse range of supporters.  You’ll be used to managing multiple priorities and be adaptable in an environment where no two days are the same.  

If you’re proactive, people-centred, and motivated by making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

This is a home-based role with significant travel across the patch to maximise community engagement. There will be some out of hours working required such as supporter meetings and events, however you will get this time back via our time off in lieu policy. 

What will I be doing?

• Inspiring, developing and managing supporters to achieve their goals through offering outstanding and tailored stewardship. 

• Developing a prospect pipeline of opportunities and identifying and cultivating leads. Acquiring new supporters and income in collaboration with the Business Development team 

• Hitting fundraising targets and KPIs for CRUK's life saving research. 

• Supporting creation and delivery of relevant strategies that build better and longer lasting relationships to increase long-term income 

• Building strong working relationships with wider department team colleagues to effectively develop transitioned supporters 

What are we looking for?

• Experience of working as part of a high performing team, achieving KPIs and targets 

• Experience of working unsupervised with the ability to drive and generate own workload 

• Excellent networking and relationship manager skills – and the ability to motivate and influence supporters or customers to reach targets. 

• Ability to adapt style and approach, generate new ideas and to acquire new business. 

• A strong solution focused approach  to enable supporters to overcome challenges and maximise their fundraising. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (face to face, written and phone) 

• Great time management, prioritisation and planning skills. 

Programme Manager

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Programme Manager to lead vital wellbeing and welfare services supporting people affected by cancer across Yorkshire.

Position: Programme Manager
Salary: £43,000 FTE (Actual salary £24,205)
Location: Bradford with hybrid working and travel across Yorkshire
Hours: Part time – 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8th June 2026,, 11:59pm

Interview: 17th June 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a values driven charity supporting people affected by cancer. As Programme Manager, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, leading Welfare Advice and Wellbeing services and helping shape the future direction of the organisation.

You will oversee day to day service delivery, ensuring services remain safe, effective and person centred while meeting funding and contractual requirements. The role combines operational management, team leadership, safeguarding oversight and partnership working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Welfare Advice and Wellbeing teams
• Managing service quality, safeguarding, risk and complaints processes
• Monitoring performance, outcomes and reporting requirements
• Supporting staff development, wellbeing and positive team culture
• Managing service budgets and resources effectively
• Building relationships with funders, commissioners and partner organisations
• Supporting service development and funding opportunities
• Working closely with senior colleagues to improve services and support organisational growth

The role is mainly based in Bradford with hybrid working available. Some travel to Skipton and partner meetings will be required, alongside occasional evening or weekend work.

About You

You will be an experienced manager from the charity, community, advice or wellbeing sector, with a strong understanding of service delivery and people leadership.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience leading small teams within community, advice or wellbeing services
• Strong safeguarding and risk management knowledge
• Experience improving services and managing performance
• Confidence managing staff performance, supervision and development
• Experience managing budgets and working with funding requirements
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good IT and reporting skills
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style

Experience within welfare rights, health services or cancer support would be an advantage.

About the Organisation

This organisation provides practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer across Yorkshire. Their services help individuals improve wellbeing, access advice and feel supported through challenging times. The charity is committed to delivering compassionate, inclusive and accessible services while maintaining a supportive workplace culture for staff.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Service Manager, Operations Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Advice Services Manager, Community Services Manager, Charity Operations Manager, Programme Lead, Service Delivery Manager, Cancer Support Services Manager, Voluntary Sector Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

This is a varied and meaningful role in which you will provide high-quality support to the Fundraising Director, helping to manage their time, priorities and workload. Day to day this will include proactive diary and inbox management, co-ordinating travel and logistics, and ensuring the Director is well-prepared and well-briefed for meetings and engagements.

More broadly, you will be a genuine partner to the Director in co-ordinating fundraising activity across our 27 UK centres, helping shape plans, supporting key projects and ensuring colleagues and supporters feel connected, heard and well looked-after at every point. You will be a trusted presence at the heart of a team that is ambitious, collaborative and deeply committed to Maggie's mission, and excited by the opportunity to play a real part in growing the fundraising that makes our work possible.

Please note that interviews will be held in our London office on 08 June

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centered approach. You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable. We have embedded our health equalities work stream across our organisation, so you must be committed to an inclusive approach across all your work. You will be an important member of our staff team, contributing to positive and constructive engagement with our community. We will provide you with training and supervision to support you to develop professionally within this role and to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Pay scale: £29,899 – £33,668 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time. All our salaries are benchmarked based on the requirements of the Role Description and comparable roles in the charity sector. Salaries are subject to an annual review; we also award an annual cost of living increase.

Hours: 21 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week. We can offer flexibility around core operational hours to accommodate caring responsibilities. Core hours of work are between 8.30am to 5.30pm. Wednesday is a core working day.

Location is either:

· Home-based with an appropriate working space where confidentiality can be assured. Lives within the UK.

Or

· In our London office, this option attracts an additional payment.

In both scenarios you must be able to attend bi-monthly meetings in London and undertake occasional travel in the UK for meetings and support events.

Contract type: Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will work within the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, instant chat, and social media channels.

You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.

You will assist in the moderation of the My Ovacome support forum and provide information where required to members.

You will assist in keeping the Support Services information on the Ovacome website up-to-date.

You will keep full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection. You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.

You will assist in the organisation and facilitation of Ovacome groups as required.

You will maintain knowledge of clinical and research developments in ovarian cancer through relevant journals, attending conferences and liaison with healthcare professionals.

You will assist with the production of reports as required.

You will participate in regional support events as required, liaising with local services prior to the event. 

You will contribute to the Ovacome information resources and work with other members of the Ovacome to produce content that is of interest to our community.

You will work with the support team to identify common questions and themes from our service users so that we can proactively meet the needs of the wider community.

You will assist with writing and updating our Information booklets and resources to agreed standards (PIF Tick) and following agreed processes.

Fundraising Compliance Manager

Salary: £45,866
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Generous pension, training and development budget, cycle to work scheme and 30 days annual leave

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising Compliance Manager to join Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity), reporting to the Senior Fundraising Compliance Manager and playing a pivotal role in enabling safe, ethical and values?led fundraising across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join GOSH Charity, as it delivers an ambitious fundraising strategy and supports the development of the new Children’s Cancer Centre opening in 2026. You will be at the heart of ensuring that fundraising activity — particularly face to face and lottery fundraising — is compliant, supporter centred and reflective of the charity’s values. This role offers real influence, variety and the chance to help shape best practice across one of the UK’s largest and most respected charities.

To be successful as the Fundraising Compliance Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience leading or supporting fundraising training and compliance within face to face or committed giving fundraising
• Strong knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice, with the confidence to translate regulation into practical guidance
• Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external agencies
• Strong writing skills to produce accurate and timely reports for the Fundraising Leadership Team and Trustees

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your CV and interest to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.

We take a relationship?led approach to recruitment and partner with candidates as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the vacancy early.

 

Project Manager – Community One-to-One Advocacy

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Community One-to-One Advocacy project across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, staff management, community engagement, partnerships, compliance, and monitoring to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and person-centred advocacy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery and development of the advocacy project.
• Work closely with the CEO on project implementation, reporting, evaluation, and risk management.
• Line manage staff, consultants, and volunteers, providing supervision, training, and development support.
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, community organisations, and stakeholders across Greenwich.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety, equality, and organisational policies.
• Oversee project monitoring, data collection, reporting, and operational systems including Microsoft 365 and referral processes.
• Support outreach, volunteering, and community engagement activities to ensure services are accessible and inclusive.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, forums, and networking events.

About You

You will have:

• Experience managing community, advocacy, or charity projects.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting workforce development.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and person-centred practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the local community and help shape inclusive advocacy services across Greenwich.