Relationship Manager
Reports to:Divisional Manager
Directorate:Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract length: Fixed term (1 year) Mat leave
Location:Home-based in Southwest England with travel across the area (Covering Hampshire andWilshirepredominantly, plusparts of East Dorset and West Berkshire) candidates must liveon patch.
Application Deadline: Sunday8thMarch 2026 23:55
Application Method:This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.Please let us know if thereisanythingabout the recruitment process that you would like to discuss,in particular ifthere are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contactrecruitment@cancer.org.ukor 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship:You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKisnotable tooffer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for an ambitious, driven people person, passionate about raisingvital fundsto support Cancer Research UK. As a Relationship Manager you will inspire and motivatea wide range ofsupporters(including individuals, groups, and corporate partners)to developstrongrelationships, maximising in-year fundraising opportunities andlong-termvalue.
We are looking for candidates from a business development or fundraising background who are excited to join our hard-working team in theSouth West.We’relooking for a natural people person, with excellent relationship building skills, confident in negotiating with and influencing a diverserangeof supporters. You’llbe used to managingmultiplepriorities and be adaptable in an environment where no two days are the same.
Ifyou’reproactive,people-centred, and motivated by making a real impact,we’dlove to hear from you.
This is ahome-basedrole with significant travel across the patch to maximise community engagement. There will be some out of hours workingsuch as supportermeetings andevents, however you will get this time back via our time off in lieu policy.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition,courageand determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’relooking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
Each and everyone of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports yourwellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality,diversityand inclusion. CVs arefor all applications; but wewon’tbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
