Senior Fundraising Manager

Main purpose of post
This is a senior role within the Fundraising team, responsible for driving forward
Weston Park Cancer Charity s income generation strategy across key fundraising
channels, particularly within community fundraising, donor development, and
community partnerships. Working with the Head of Fundraising and community
fundraising team, you will lead the design and delivery of an ambitious and
creative community fundraising programme.
You will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated team of three, ensuring
high performance, innovation, and supporter-focused approaches that help us
grow our impact across the region.
This role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery, ensuring that we
meet community income generation plans to achieve and exceed annual targets
currently c. £800k per annum.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
Lead and deliver an ambitious and creative community fundraising
programme, identifying new opportunities to engage individuals, groups,
schools, faith groups, sports clubs, volunteer fundraisers, and community
organisations.
Maintain, develop and deliver a calendar of high-impact community
campaigns such as Time for Tea, that inspire participation, raise awareness of
the charity s work, and generate sustainable income.
Use insights and audience data to create tailored supporter journeys that
build long-term relationships, encourage repeat fundraising, and deepen
engagement.
Harness audience data and insight to expand our fundraising reach,
increasing income in underserved areas of the region.
Represent the charity at community events, delivering public talks,
stewarding key supporters, and raising awareness of WPCC s work across
our region.
Oversee the delivery of income and engagement targets, measuring impact,
evaluating outcomes, and embedding continuous improvement across all
community fundraising activity

Monitoring & Reporting
Manage community fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring
strong ROI and cost-effectiveness.
Produce regular reports for senior leadership on performance, trends, and
forecasts.
Ensure data is accurately recorded, monitored, and used to inform decisionmaking.

Team Management and Development
Line manage and inspire team members.

Provide support and guidance to the wider community and fundraising
team where appropriate.
Set clear objectives, monitor performance and provide coaching and
development support.
Foster a collaborative, motivated and high performing team culture.
Uphold the commitment of the organisation to equality and diversity

Operational Delivery and Collaboration
Ensure all community fundraising activities comply with legal, regulatory
and ethical standards (including Fundraising Regulator s Code of Practice,
GDPR and charity law).
Maintain high-quality supporter stewardship, using tools such as Raiser s
Edge to monitor activity, analyse trends and report on outcomes.
Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy
working environment
Work closely with the Cancer Support, Marketing, finance and Volunteer
teams to ensure joined-up messaging, delivery, and supporter experience.

Who you are
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Fundraising Manager who
shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity s busy charity team. Your role
will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better
life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. You will lead on the
development of an effective community fundraising strategy, to drive forward the
charity s ambitious plans for change and growth in line with the 3 year strategy.
About you:
Values-led fundraiser Ability to develop and drive impactful fundraising
strategies that grow and diversify community income streams.
Strong People Management Proven experience in leading, motivating, and
developing high-performing teams.
Exceptional Relationship Building Skilled at engaging a wide range of
supporters, volunteers, and local partners with authenticity and empathy.
Results-Oriented Track record of meeting or exceeding income targets
through innovative and supporter-focused campaigns.
Passion for Purpose Deep commitment to improving the lives of people
affected by cancer, with a strong understanding of community fundraising s
role in that mission.

Closing date: Sunday 14th
1st Interview Date: Wednesday 24th September
2nd Interview Date: Tuesday 30th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two
pages.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process,