Regional Fundraising Manager - IOW - Wessex Cancer Support

Job Posted: 18 June 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £30,000.00 - £32,000.00 per year
• Industries: Charity / Voluntary Event Management

Company Overview

Wessex Cancer Support is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the Wessex region has access to personalized support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer. Our services are available free of charge to anyone affected by cancer, providing vital emotional and practical support through our Cancer Support Centres and outreach projects.

Summary

We are recruiting for a passionate and driven Regional Fundraising Manager to join our Isle of Wight team. In this pivotal role, you’ll focus on delivering impactful events, campaigns, and partnerships, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our regional presence—ensuring more people are aware of and engaged with our services. This position is based in Newport on the Isle of Wight

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of community and events fundraising activity across the IOW, including campaigns, challenge events, and bespoke initiatives, in line with the charity’s income generation strategy.
• Line manage the Fundraising Assistant to help grow fundraising capacity and income.
• Work closely with the Head of Community, Events and Partnerships to contribute to and deliver on strategic fundraising objectives and KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with local businesses, community groups, schools, and key individuals to drive income and raise awareness of the charity’s work.
• Actively seek and develop corporate partnerships through outreach and relationship management, with a focus on long-term value and impact.
• Grow and strengthen the local supporter network, ensuring engagement leads to sustainable income and advocacy for the charity.
• Inspire, support and coordinate volunteers to help deliver events and fundraising activity, ensuring they feel valued and aligned with team goals.
• Represent Wessex Cancer Support at community events, presentations and local engagement opportunities to increase visibility and connection with the public.
• Ensure accurate data capture and reporting through Salesforce CRM to support performance tracking and decision-making.
• Contribute to the creation and testing of new fundraising ideas that reflect local insight and help diversify income streams.
• Work with the marketing team to maximise the reach and impact of local fundraising campaigns and raise the charity’s profile across the region.

Requirements

• Experienced fundraiser, or someone with transferable skills from e.g. event management or sales.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person and written, with ability to work with a diverse range of people including donors, volunteers, stakeholders and clients.
• Strong, demonstrable experience in charity event management.
• Experience and good working knowledge of using a Fundraising database, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience of managing budgets and exceeding targets.
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and working to deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills: confident using Microsoft, email, internet etc.
• Competent in creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Experience of working in a supporter or customer care focused environment including experience of face-to-face contact with customers/supporters.
• Demonstrable initiative, motivation and determination.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a small team.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and multitask, particularly in times of significant pressure
• Empathy with Wessex Cancer Trust’s aims and values, including an understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity.
• Full Clean Driving License

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, we invite you to apply for the Regional Fundraising Manager position at Wessex Cancer Support. Join us in our mission to provide vital support and services!