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Manager
VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS
32,000 - 36,400 per year
Remote
Part-time
24th January 2026

Manager

Yorkshire Cancer Community

Location: Home-based, West Yorkshire & Harrogate (some travel across Yorkshire required)
Contract: 25-35 hours per week (3-year fixed term contract)
Salary: £32,000 – £36,400 FTE
Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Yorkshire Cancer Community (YCC) is a regional charity supporting people affected by cancer across Yorkshire. Providing practical help, emotional support, and community-based services they help thousands of people each year.

Their mission is to ensure the voices of patients, carers, and healthcare professionals are heard, and used to influence cancer services, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

They run projects such as Cancer SMART, raising awareness of early diagnosis and prevention, and Patient VIEW, a community panel helping the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance design services with patients at the centre.

The Role

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.

You will:

  • 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

You’ll need:

  • 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

Why Join?

  • Lead a respected regional charity with a clear and meaningful mission
  • Work in a supportive, collaborative, and values-driven environment
  • Make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer
  • Flexible home-based working with opportunities for professional development

https://www.castlefieldrecruitment.com/jobs/manager-ycc-skw3874

How to Apply

How to Apply

Yorkshire Cancer Community Exclusive recruitment partners are Castlefield Recruitment. For an informal conversation, please contact Stephen Warne by email stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com or phone 07570 721 519

Please note – speculative, direct or alternative agency applications will not be accepted, unless fielded through Castlefield Recruitment.

Closing Date: 25 January 2026
Interviews: 4th/5th February 2026

Yorkshire Cancer Community