Location: Home-based, West Yorkshire & Harrogate (travel across Yorkshire required)
Contract: Part-time 25-35 hours per week (3-year fixed term contract)
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 25 January 2026

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Castlefield is proud to be working in partnership with Yorkshire Cancer Community (YCC) to deliver this exciting opportunity to lead and develop a community-focused cancer charity.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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How to Apply

For further information on applying, or for an informal discussion or access to the job descriptions please follow the link below:

Manager at Yorkshire Cancer Community

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

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