HCCN Fundraising Manager

HCCN supports adults across Huntingdonshire to live well with cancer, helping people regain independence, confidence and connection. We’re a small, warm and community‑rooted charity, and we’re looking for a relationship‑driven, proactive Fundraising Manager to help us grow our impact. If you love building relationships, enjoy variety, and want your work to make a visible difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role

As our Fundraising Manager, you’ll be the charity’s dedicated income lead. You’ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising programme that reflects the compassion and community spirit at the heart of HCCN.

You’ll work closely with our Operations Manager, trustees, volunteers, employees, supporters and partners to:

·       Grow income across community fundraising, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy giving

·       Build strong relationships across the local community

·       Represent HCCN warmly and professionally at events and activities

This is a hands‑on, varied and rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of your work every single day.

Key responsibilities 

·       Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan and budget

·       Identify new opportunities with individuals, businesses, community groups and trusts

·       Create engaging campaigns, appeals and supporter journeys

·       Grow and steward a strong donor and partner pipeline

·       Lead a sensitive, low‑pressure legacy giving presence

·       Support volunteers and community fundraisers

·       Plan and deliver safe, cost‑effective fundraising events

·       Build mutually beneficial corporate partnerships

·       Support a trustee, researching and writing high‑quality grant applications

·       Maintain accurate data, reporting and GDPR compliance

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is:

·       A natural relationship‑builder who loves connecting with people

·       Warm, empathetic and aligned with HCCN’s values

·       Creative, proactive and full of ideas

·       Highly organised with strong attention to detail

·       Confident representing our charity publicly

·       Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

·       Passionate about improving the lives of adults living with cancer

You’ll bring:

·       Fundraising experience (community, events, individual giving or corporates)

·       Experience managing events end‑to‑end

·       A track record of meeting or exceeding targets

·       Experience working with volunteers

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Confident use of Microsoft Office, Google Apps and databases

·       A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Huntingdonshire

Desirable experience includes: grant writing, legacy fundraising, digital fundraising, marketing/comms and working in a health or community‑based charity.

Why join HCCN?

 ·       A small, friendly and supportive team

·       A role where relationships truly matter

·       Visible, meaningful impact on local people’s lives

·       The chance to shape the future of a growing charity

This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area. 

The time commitment is 40 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.

You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle. 

The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference. 

To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.

Our values, at HCCN:

• We are committed to evidence‑based practice
• We value compassion, dignity and respect
• We use our resources responsibly to benefit people affected by cancer
• We listen to understand the needs of the people we support
• We work in partnership with healthcare professionals