York Against Cancer
Communications, Marketing & Partnerships Manager
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Communications, Marketing & Partnerships Manager
York Against Cancer | York | £45,000–£47,000 (dependent on experience)
Use your marketing experience to make a difference.
You’ve spent years sharpening your comms, marketing and partnerships craft. You can write a campaign in your sleep, build relationships that last, and turn networks into real, measurable results.
So, here’s the question: what if all of that could help people affected by cancer?
At York Against Cancer, your skills won’t just fill a P&L, they’ll fund research, support families, and spark hope across our community. Every campaign you lead, every partnership you build, every pound of income you generate will help support the lives of people touched by cancer in our region.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to feel the weight of your work in the most meaningful way possible.
Why you’ll love every day here:
- Purpose you can feel. Walk into our office knowing today’s work could fund the research that saves a life. You’ll leave knowing you and the work you do matters.
- A role with real ownership. You’ll lead our outward-facing strategy — comms, marketing, PR, fundraising and partnerships — and see your ideas through from spark to impact.
- Room to grow. We’re growing, and so are you. Bring your ambition and grow with us.
- A team that feels like family. Lead a small, passionate team and work with a network of ~150 volunteers who give their time because they believe.
- Balance that respects you. A full-time role at 35 hours per week. 32 hours will normally be worked over 4 days, with a flexible day off each week. The additional 3 hours will be worked across the year by assisting with charity events outside the normal working week.
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What you’ll lead:
- Our communications, marketing and partnerships, keeping the charity’s voice clear, professional and true to our values.
- Corporate partnerships that deliver sustainable, long-term income.
- Community fundraising and supporter engagement that grows year on year.
- A brilliant team that is coached, inspired and thriving under your leadership.
- Public talks, events and networking as a warm, confident ambassador for the cause.
Who we’re looking for:
You’re an experienced comms/marketing/partnerships professional who’s ready to point their talent at something that genuinely matters. You bring:
- A qualification in marketing or comms, or proven experience doing brilliant work.
- The ability to lead, inspire and develop a team.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Experience building partnerships that people remember.
- Strong networking skills and a natural warmth with people.
- The drive, energy and integrity help us keep getting better.
- A full, clean driving licence and the flexibility to support occasional events.
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Experience in the charity sector may be a bonus, a genuine commitment to our cause is essential.
The details:
- Salary: £45,000–£47,000, dependent on experience.
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours, over 4-day week, with rota day-off. 32 hours will normally be worked over 4 days, with a flexible day off each week. The additional 3 hours will be worked across the year by assisting with charity events outside the normal working week.)
- Location: Office based at The Community Stadium York (with potential regional travel as we grow).
- Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer.
Ready to feel good about Mondays?
If you want your career to carry weight, to turn everything you’re brilliant at into hope for people who need it, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to find out more, or to apply, please send in your short max 5-minute initial video application of why you would like this role, and why you make an excellent candidate, along with a current CV to vacancies@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 28th August
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