Director of Finance and Estates
Young Lives vs Cancer
London (Farringdon)/Bristol office hybrid with a tie to either office c.8 days a month.
c.£115,000
Young Lives vs Cancer is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting children and young people facing cancer, and the families who stand alongside them. We bring a long-standing legacy of care, expertise and advocacy, and today, we remain focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people from diagnosis, throughout treatment and into life after cancer.
We operate in a complex and emotionally demanding environment. Our teams work across health, social care and policy, supporting families at some of the most difficult points in their lives. This means we need leaders who can bring clarity, creativity and confidence, people who are comfortable making decisions, navigating ambiguity, and building strong, trusting relationships both internally and externally.
THE ROLE
We are now looking for our first Director of Finance & Estates who will sit at the heart of how we’ll achieve our vision, ensuring that children and young people with cancer, and their families, receive the practical, emotional and financial support they need, when they need it most. It is a role with real breadth and responsibility: balancing operational excellence with strategic thinking and combining strong professional leadership with a deep commitment to our values and purpose.
We are looking for someone who will not only take ownership of their portfolio, but who will actively contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation. You would be joining us at a time of ambition and momentum.
Through our strategy, The Time Is Now, we are strengthening our foundations, evolving how we work, and increasing our influence so that no young person faces cancer without the right support around them. This role will play a key part in shaping that next phase, translating strategy into delivery, ensuring our organisation remains resilient and effective, and helping us maximise our impact.
Above all, we are seeking a leader who shares our determination to remove barriers, close gaps in support, and stand alongside young people and families with integrity and compassion.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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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 20th March 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c Monday 6th April 2026
Final Panel interviews: w/c Monday 4th May 2026