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Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager

Salary: £42,000 to £46,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time – Temporary to permanent
Location: Hybrid – Office 3 days a week (21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL)
Reporting to: Head of Research
Direct reports: N/A

Main purpose of position

Children with Cancer UK is seeking an experienced and results-driven Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic research team. As a Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for raising significant funds and securing new business partnerships that will support the transformational journey of our charity. This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong networking skills and contacts, and a proven track record of achieving fundraising targets.

This position is an opportunity to make an impact on how childhood, teenage and young adult cancer research is funded both nationally and internationally. The post holder will raise funds and lead on the Charity’s mission. With this in mind, the post holder will need to be a self-starter and identify and act upon areas for fundraising. They will be the bid writing and fundraising lead, representing the charity and building collaborative relationships and our reputation with partners, clinicians and research and policy organisations, including co-funders and the AMRC, NCRI, Children and Young People with Cancer Coalition, One Cancer Voice, etc.

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Applications and deadline:

To express an interest in this role and to be considered for it, please submit the following via email to Sultana.Choudhry@childrenwithcancer.org.uk

• A detailed and up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses the essential skills and competences and outlines your motivation for applying (no longer than 2 pages of A4).

The closing date for applications is Friday 31 January 2025.