Associate Director of Public Fundraising

Join Our Mission to Transform Cancer Care

Associate Director of Public Fundraising

Join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and help save the lives of people with cancer everywhere. With one in two of us expected to develop cancer in our lifetimes, our mission to fund the life-saving research and world-leading treatment and care at The Royal Marsden is more vital than ever.

Location: Hybrid working, based at our Chelsea site (with occasional working from Sutton site) 

Salary: £85,000-£95,000 

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week 

Benefits: 27 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme, life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay, employee assistance programme, subsidised canteens, flexible working, and more.

The Role

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Associate Director of Public Fundraising. This pivotal role will accelerate income growth across mass fundraising channels including Community Fundraising, Individual Giving, and Legacy programmes. You will drive innovation, supporter engagement, and product development to grow sustainable income and support transformational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious Public Fundraising strategy.
• Inspire and manage high-performing teams across Community Fundraising, Individual Giving, and Legacy programmes.
• Drive innovation and supporter-centric fundraising campaigns.
• Strengthen supporter acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and embed best practices.

• Represent the charity externally and build strong stakeholder relationships.

   

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic leader with:

• Proven experience in public fundraising and income growth.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Demonstrable success in leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits

• £85,000-£95,000
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions.
• 27 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, rising to 29 days after five years.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.

• Bright modern office in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteen.

   

Diversity and Inclusion

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. We value diversity and aim to create a workforce representative of the people we support. We provide equal opportunities for all staff and volunteers and foster a supportive culture where everyone can belong.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

How to Apply

For further details and to apply, please visit send your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages to [email protected]

Closing date: 9am Monday 29th September 2025

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.