Corporate Fundraising Manager
Location: London N1 (Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week)
Salary: £42,000–£47,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits (see below)
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) (open to 4 days a week too)
At World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK), we’re proud to be a global authority on the links between diet, weight, physical activity and cancer. We work to help people make choices that reduce their risk, while funding vital scientific research into the prevention and survival of cancer.
We’re seeking an experienced and ambitious Corporate Fundraising Manager to drive forward our corporate partnerships strategy, building high-value, impactful relationships that support our mission to create a world where no one dies of a preventable cancer.
About the role
You’ll lead on new business, identifying and securing partnerships across sectors such as health and leisure, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. You’ll also manage and grow existing relationships, ensuring every partner feels valued, engaged and inspired to continue supporting our work.
Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Health Information, Science and Policy, and Communications, you’ll develop creative, evidence-based proposals and pitches that connect corporate objectives with WCRF’s world-leading research and health messaging.
This is a strategic and hands-on role that combines business development, partnership management and creative collaboration.
About you
You’ll bring:
* A strong track record of success in corporate fundraising, including securing new business and exceeding income targets.
* Experience developing and delivering corporate fundraising strategies, budgets and delivery plans.
* Excellent written and creative skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
* Outstanding relationship-building, networking and negotiation skills.
* Strategic insight and commercial awareness, able to identify where WCRF’s work aligns with partner objectives.
* A confident, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
What we offer
At WCRF, we value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth, including:
* Hybrid and flexi-time working
* Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on service)
* Private healthcare and dental cover
* Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
* Life assurance and income protection
* Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Champions network
* Training, development and international conference opportunities
* A dog-friendly London office and regular staff socials
If you’re a confident corporate fundraiser looking for the next step in your career, and want your work to contribute to saving lives through cancer prevention, we’d love to hear from you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.