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This is a unique opportunity to join Maggie's as its first Head of Sport (Fundraising & Partnerships), a newly created role designed to unlock the significant potential that sport can play in helping Maggie's reach more people affected by cancer. Reporting to the Fundraising Director, the post holder will lead the development of a national sports fundraising and partnerships strategy, building a new function that can generate substantial philanthropic and commercial income while raising the profile of Maggie's across the sporting landscape.

Why Now?

The creation of this role follows Maggie's merger with the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which has provided the charity with a highly credible platform within cricket and an opportunity to establish a broader presence across sport. While cricket will remain a key focus, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build relationships across a range of sports, identifying where authentic connections exist and developing partnerships that deliver fundraising, awareness and long-term strategic value.

About Maggie's

Maggie's provides free expert cancer support and information through a network of centres across the UK and online. Working alongside NHS hospitals, Maggie's helps people and their families navigate the practical, emotional and psychological challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.

The Role

This is an entrepreneurial leadership role that will suit an individual who enjoys creating something new. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

▪ Shaping strategy

▪ Building partnerships and relationships

▪ Defining how Maggie's engages with the sporting sector over the coming years

Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising and Communications, they will develop relationships with governing bodies, clubs, brands, sponsors, broadcasters, athletes, ambassadors and philanthropists, translating those connections into meaningful income and increased visibility for the charity.

Although reporting directly to the Fundraising Director, the role will work across the organisation and externally, becoming the leading ambassador for Maggie's within sport. It will offer significant autonomy, visibility and scope to influence organisational priorities. The successful candidate will spend considerable time developing senior external relationships and identifying new opportunities that can contribute to Maggie's ambitious growth plans.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates are likely to come from backgrounds including:

▪ Sports partnerships

▪ Sponsorship

▪ Commercial fundraising

▪ Marketing

▪ Business development

They will have experience securing and managing major partnerships, negotiating complex commercial arrangements, and building senior stakeholder relationships. Equally important will be the creativity, energy and resilience required to establish a new function within a highly respected national charity.

For someone looking to combine a passion for sport with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives, this role offers the chance to build a national programme from the ground up and play a key role in helping Maggie's support even more people when cancer turns life upside down.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

Jodi Beauchamp

Consultant, Not-for-Profit

Berwick Partners

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th December 2026