Relationship Fundraising Manager

Relationship Fundraising Manager

Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for an experienced Relationship Fundraising Manager to join our new five‑year strategy team. In this rewarding role you will drive income growth across the region by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.

Role Overview

The position is a permanent, full‑time role (34.5 hours per week) based in Wales with mobile working. You will spend 2‑3 days per week face‑to‑face in communities and attend quarterly in‑person team meetings in the UK. Flexible and out‑of‑hours work may be required to support evening and weekend events, compensated with time off in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of supporters, volunteer groups, and organisations.
• Plan, organise and multitask to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including supporter retention and fundraising targets.
• Communicate and influence across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively acquire new business through targeted acquisition, including research, application completion and presentations to potential supporters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid account management experience with a proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships.
• Strong planning, organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in proactive new‑business acquisition.

Location & Working Conditions

• Base in Wales (or very close to the border, e.g. Chester).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or ability to travel frequently across the region.
• Mobile working base; 2‑3 days of face‑to‑face meetings per week.
• Quarterly in‑person team meetings in the UK; flexible overtime as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Pension matched up to 7.5%.
• 120+ learning and development offers, including external professional qualifications.
• Flexible working patterns and compressed hours.
• Holiday buying/selling, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and more.

About Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan is dedicated to supporting people living with cancer. Our new organisational strategy aims to make every pound raised count for even more. Our values guide everything we do and inspire our thinking and actions.

Recruitment Process

• First stage interviews: Thursday 5th February.
• Second stage interviews: Tuesday 10th February or Friday 13th February.
• Applications are anonymised until an interview is confirmed to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Contact Macmillan TA Team (TATeam@macmillan.org.uk) for advice or reasonable adjustments.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Business Development and Sales.
• Industry: Non‑profit Organisations.
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