Lead Fundraiser

Are you a relationship-focused fundraiser who loves bringing people, communities and businesses together for a great cause? Cancer Support Yorkshire is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Fundraising Lead to help grow our community, events and corporate fundraising income.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, independent charity providing practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer across Bradford and District and Skipton and Craven. You will lead a varied fundraising portfolio, build strong local partnerships, support inspiring community fundraising, and develop events and corporate opportunities that make a real difference.

Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)

Salary: £30k and £34k FTE (Actual £18,243 to £20,675)

Responsible to: CEO

Location: Hybrid / charity base as agreed

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for someone who can:

• Grow income through community, events and corporate fundraising
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and business partners
• Create engaging fundraising opportunities and deliver excellent supporter care
• Work confidently and independently in a small charity environment

If you are an energetic fundraiser who enjoys developing ideas, building partnerships and helping local people make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Cancer Support Yorkshire

Cancer Support Yorkshire is a small, independent charity providing practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer. Since 1988, the charity has supported patients and families to live well with, and beyond, a cancer diagnosis. Our services include counselling, wellbeing support and welfare rights advice, and we work from centres in Bradford, and Skipton.

We depend on the continued support of our communities, donors, fundraisers and business partners to sustain and grow our services. This role is an important part of helping us raise the income we need to continue providing vital support, free of charge, to local people affected by cancer.

Why join us?

• Be part of a warm, committed team in a values-led local charity
• Play a key role in shaping and growing an important area of fundraising
• Build meaningful relationships with supporters, communities and businesses across Yorkshire
• See the direct impact of your work on people affected by cancer

About the role

The Fundraising Lead will take the lead on community, events and corporate fundraising, developing income opportunities and strong supporter relationships across Yorkshire. The role includes supporter-led fundraising, charity-led events, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships and the development of new ideas that inspire people to get involved.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical delivery. You will be comfortable managing your own workload, spotting opportunities, and representing Cancer Support Yorkshire with warmth, confidence and professionalism.

How to apply

Please submit a completed application form and the EDI form by 23.59 on Monday 13 July, and email it to us at support@csyorkshire.org.uk. The application form includes a supporting statement explaining how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role.

Your supporting statement should outline:

• Your experience in community, events and/or corporate fundraising
• Your approach to building supporter and business relationships
• Examples of income generation, event delivery or partnership development
• Why you would like to join Cancer Support Yorkshire

Recruitment process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 28 or 29 July 2026. The selection process may include a task or presentation relevant to the role.

Job Description & Person Specification

Application Form

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th of July 2026.