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Permanent
Salary: £42,000 to £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time: 37.5 hours a week
Location: London N1

We’re a hybrid working employer, meaning you’re currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 days per week pro-rata.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025
First Interviews: w/c 10th November 2025
Second interviews (optional): w/c 17th November 2025

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund – the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity.

We’re seeking an outstanding corporate fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Development team. This is a key role for the organisation, proactively leading on new business; delivering mid and high-value partnerships and maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects to support the long-term sustainability of our work.

The successful candidate will develop compelling proposals and pitches to build new relationships and provide excellent stewardship for existing corporate partners. They will manage and deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy, annual operational plan, and income forecasting and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against plan and setting KPIs and targets.

We are looking for an individual able to demonstrate a significant track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets in corporate fundraising as well as developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy, annual budgets, and delivery plans.

Excellent written and creative skills, with experience in developing engaging proposals and applications for funding is crucial as is the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Strong networking skills with the ability to manage high-profile relationships professionally and tactfully are essential.

Application details

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@wcrf.org or HR, World Cancer Research Fund, 140 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9FW by the closing date.

You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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