Yorkshire Cancer Community Manager in Harrogate

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a community-focused cancer charity.

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. 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.

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.

The Role

YCC are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager – Yorkshire Cancer Community 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.

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

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

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

How to apply
Yorkshire Cancer Community Exclusive recruitment partners are Castlefield Recruitment. For an informal conversation, please contact Stephen Warne by email stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com or phone 07570 721 519

Please note – speculative, direct or alternative agency applications will not be accepted, unless fielded through Castlefield Recruitment.

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

Registered charity no: 1143640 | Company no: 07183132

Registered office: Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield WF1 3LQ

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