Fundraising Trustee
Yorkshire Cancer Research
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
(Board meetings typically held in person, hybrid options for sub-committees)
Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent regional cancer charity in England. We have a clear mission to take action today by preventing cancer, diagnosing it earlier and treating it more effectively. Yorkshire as a region has one of the worst cancer outcomes in England. Every 17 minutes, someone in Yorkshire is told they have cancer, and the charity works to ensure these people have access to world-leading treatments and have the best possible chance of survival.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is well-funded with income from legacies, investments and fundraising, and has healthy reserves. The charity commenced, several years ago, a significant expansion and investment in research backed services, its retail network and fundraising capability. The headquarter relocated in late 2023 to bespoke premises which includes offices, charity shop, café, donation centre and facilities for delivering cancer rehabilitation programmes, directly connecting the charity with supporters, volunteers and beneficiaries.
THE ROLE
The charity has an ambitious and stretching objective to invest over £200m in the next ten years to tackle Yorkshire’s biggest cancer issues. To support this, we are seeking a Trustee with significant fundraising or business development expertise to help shape the organisation’s future strategic direction.
You may have experience as a Director of Fundraising, a senior business development leader, a fundraising consultant who is actively engaged across the sector, or a Chief Executive whose roots are in income generation. You will bring breadth and depth across fundraising or business development, including a strong understanding of income generation metrics and the ability to interpret and challenge performance data. You will also appreciate the importance of brand awareness and reputation in driving sustainable income growth, and bring active networks across Yorkshire.
Above all, you will demonstrate sound judgement, high personal integrity and strong analytical skills, and be able to work collaboratively within a diverse Board to provide effective strategic leadership and governance.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026
First stage meetings: w/c 1st June 2026
Conversation with the Chair: w/c 8th June 2026
Final Panel interviews: w/c 15th June 2026
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.