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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

What you’ll do

As our Fulfilment & Support Lead, you'll be the operational expert behind the delivery of fundraising products and supporter fulfilment. You'll oversee the end-to-end operational delivery of campaigns and products, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure everything is delivered accurately, on time and within budget.

You'll act as the go-to specialist for fulfilment across Fundraising, helping teams identify the right solutions for their products, budgets and audiences, while ensuring compliance, efficiency and an outstanding supporter experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the operational delivery of fundraising products from concept through to fulfilment and evaluation.
• Managing relationships with key suppliers, including fulfilment houses and mailing partners, ensuring excellent service and value for money.
• Designing, documenting and continuously improving operational processes.
• Producing technical briefs and managing safe, compliant data transfers.
• Monitoring supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Working collaboratively across fundraising, technology, compliance, finance, CRM, insights and procurement teams.
• Managing and developing the Fulfilment & Support team, supporting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Supporting budget planning, forecasting and expenditure management.
• Identifying and mitigating operational and supply chain risks.
• Ensuring supporters receive a seamless and engaging experience across fundraising products and channels.

We're looking for an experienced operations or fulfilment professional who thrives on organisation, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You'll bring:

• Strong project management experience, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Significant supplier management experience, including negotiating and influencing for the best outcomes.
• Experience designing, implementing and improving operational processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into practical solutions.
• Experience managing teams and developing colleagues.
• A highly organised, detail-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. 

Close date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Salary: £38,007 - £42,230

Contract: Full time, Perm

Based: Hybrid Role Edinburgh Office

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care