Manager Community Cancer Charity

Barnsleycvs; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity organization is seeking an experienced Manager to oversee the Community Cancer Charity's operations and strategic growth. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a small team, develop partnerships, and engage with stakeholders across Yorkshire. The position promises a competitive salary and a varied work schedule, with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. If you're passionate about health and community service, this is an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in charity, community, or health sector management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small home-based team.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees for governance and planning.
• Develop strong relationships with charities and healthcare partners.
• Oversee communications and engagement projects.
• Identify funding opportunities for sustainability.
• Represent YCC at regional meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Partnership building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Home-based, West Yorkshire & Harrogate (some travel across Yorkshire required)

Competitive

Hours:

25-35 hours per week

Contract:

3-year fixed term contract

Deadline:

25th January 2026

YCC are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager – Community Cancer Charity to lead the day-to-day running and strategic development of the organisation . The role combines operational management, staff supervision, partnership building, and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small home-based team, including an Administrator and Patient View Coordinator
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance, reporting, and strategic planning
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with charities, community groups, healthcare partners, and funders
• Oversee communications, engagement, and projects, including Cancer SMART and Patient VIEW
• Identify funding opportunities and support long-term sustainability planning
• Represent YCC at regional meetings and events

Requirements

• Proven experience in charity, community, or health sector management
• Strong leadership, organisational, and people management skills
• Ability to build partnerships and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Yorkshire

How to apply:

Yorkshire Cancer Community Exclusive recruitment partners are Castlefield Recruitment.

Contact Stephen Warne by email [e-mail] or phone [phone]

£30,192 for 28 hours (pro rata from £37,740 full time).

We have an urgent need to fill the position, so are very interested in hearing from individuals who are available to start at short notice subject to essential pre‑employment checks.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday 6th February 2026.