Director of Fundraising

Yorkshire Cancer Research
Hybrid role with a minimum of three days a week at our head office in Harrogate
c.£100,000 per annum
Hackney

Yorkshire Cancer Research exists so that more people in our region can live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. We are the largest regional independent cancer charity in England. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, and the Charity works to ensure these people have access to ground-breaking research and world-leading treatments to give them the best possible chance of survival. 

THE ROLE

We intend to continue to grow and diversify our income and we have an ambitious and stretching fundraising objective to invest over £om royalties as a direct result of our research 20 years ago. This revenue stream will be reaching its conclusion over the next enced Director of Fundraising with an outstanding track record of income generation across a diverse portfolio of activities to lead our new fundraising directorate and help us drive forwards our overall strategy and plans. 

We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and is passionate about our vision. Someone who is both analytical and strategic, who will enjoy leading and inspiring our talented team. You will bring a strong track record of growing and diversifying income and be confident working with everyone from individual donors to corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and our research and scientific community. 

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse. Whilst we are open to receiving applications from candidates living beyond Yorkshire, an understanding of the region and its fundraising landscape will be important. 

INFORMATION

Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.

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How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides).
  • A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

 

Closing date:
Friday 21st November 2025

Further dates to be confirmed

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