HCCN supports adults across Huntingdonshire to live well with cancer, helping people regain independence, confidence and connection. We re a small, warm and community rooted charity, and we re looking for a relationship driven, proactive Fundraising Manager to help us grow our impact. If you love building relationships, enjoy variety, and want your work to make a visible difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the role
As our Fundraising Manager, you ll be the charity s dedicated income lead. You ll develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising programme that reflects the compassion and community spirit at the heart of HCCN.
You ll work closely with our Operations Manager, trustees, volunteers, employees, supporters and partners to:
Grow income across community fundraising, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy giving
Build strong relationships across the local community
Represent HCCN warmly and professionally at events and activities
This is a hands on, varied and rewarding role where you ll see the impact of your work every single day.
Key responsibilities
Develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan and budget
Identify new opportunities with individuals, businesses, community groups and trusts
Create engaging campaigns, appeals and supporter journeys
Grow and steward a strong donor and partner pipeline
Lead a sensitive, low pressure legacy giving presence
Support volunteers and community fundraisers
Plan and deliver safe, cost effective fundraising events
Build mutually beneficial corporate partnerships
Support a trustee, researching and writing high quality grant applications
Maintain accurate data, reporting and GDPR compliance
About you
We re looking for someone who is:
A natural relationship builder who loves connecting with people
Warm, empathetic and aligned with HCCN s values
Creative, proactive and full of ideas
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident representing our charity publicly
Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
Passionate about improving the lives of adults living with cancer
You ll bring:
Fundraising experience (community, events, individual giving or corporates)
Experience managing events end to end
A track record of meeting or exceeding targets
Experience working with volunteers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident use of Microsoft Office, Google Apps and databases
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Huntingdonshire
Desirable experience includes: grant writing, legacy fundraising, digital fundraising, marketing/comms and working in a health or community based charity.
Why join HCCN?
A small, friendly and supportive team
A role where relationships truly matter
Visible, meaningful impact on local people s lives
The chance to shape the future of a growing charity
This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be home based with local travel as required to support fundraising activity, with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area.
The time commitment is 40 hours per week. We offer pension benefits and paid holidays.
You must live within easy reach of Huntingdon and be able to drive with your own vehicle.
The ideal person will be friendly, proactive, enthusiastic, and have great attention to detail. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.
Our values, at HCCN:
* We are committed to evidence based practice
* We value compassion, dignity and respect
* We use our resources responsibly to benefit people affected by cancer
* We listen to understand the needs of the people we support
* We work in partnership with healthcare professionals