Charity Manager

Are you ready to lead a fundraising revolution for a children's cancer charity? We're working with a small, but mighty charity that has big ambitions: to fund vital research into childhood cancers and improve outcomes for children and families. Recently merging and becoming part of a larger regional cancer charity, they're entering an exciting new chapter - and they need an experienced and visionary fundraising leader to drive growth and maximise potential. Salary: £40-45k Location: Hybrid between home and Salford HQ (ideally 2 days per week onsite). Monthly team meeting to attend in Liverpool. Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible life and family-friendly culture Reports to: Chief Executive Officer About the organisation They're at the forefront of funding cutting-edge cancer research, with a proud regional heritage and a commitment to tackling cancer inequalities. Having recently welcomed a smaller children's cancer charity into the family, this role will focus exclusively on childhood cancer research, offering donors and supporters a new and unique way to make a difference. About the role As Charity Manager, you'll be the face and driving force behind fundraising, leading a small but mighty team. This is more than your average fundraising role - it's an opportunity to be involved in strategy setting, leadership and transformation. In this brand-new role, you'll: Develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy to grow income. Lead change management throughout the integration of both charities. Build strong relationships with donors, researchers and stakeholders. Oversee administration, volunteer engagement and brand development. Champion innovation and create compelling campaigns to inspire support. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a charity - working both strategically and operationally - offering the chance to witness the direct impact of your work on research and patients. About you You're already a confident, strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising. We'll be looking for you to showcase: Experience in the charity sector and target-based fundraising, ideally in corporate and community. Strong relationship-building skills and personal credibility. Ability to lead change and the capability to build something from the ground up. A team player, able to build trust and nurture internal relationships. Creativity, resilience and a "can-do" attitude. Knowledge of medical research or health-related causes is desirable, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect with supporters authentically and grow an organisation from the ground up, with the unique opportunity to be backed by an established brand and existing structure. To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you have the skills and experience required. Deadline: 9am on Thursday 18th December. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested - we'll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period. Interviews will be held early January, after the festive season. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.