Cavendish Cancer Care
New Joint Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising
Cavendish Cancer Care in Sheffield is looking to appoint a new Chief
Executive and Head of Fundraising.
The charity, established over 20 years ago, has a strong reputation within
Sheffield, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire and has a good network of
supporters that we are looking to expand throughout 2013 and onwards.
Cavendish Cancer Care believes that people affected by cancer have
individual needs that cannot always be fully addressed by their health care
providers and social support networks. People affected by cancer often feel a
variety of emotions from fear, to anxiety, anger, depression and loneliness.
We offer a place for people to go to talk, and someone to help them deal with
the way cancer has affected them and their life. We provide a range of
therapies designed to help patients cope with their situation, reduce stress
and to find their own resourceful way of living with cancer. Therapies include
counselling and other talking therapies, relaxation or stress reduction
therapies, body therapies and specialist children’s or group work.
We are at the forefront of our field, and are highly respected for our
professionalism and model of care. Alongside traditional therapies we also
provide complementary therapies, with a rigorous evidence based approach
that has gained the respect of the mainstream medical professions.
We see around 1500 patients each year, the majority of whom self-refer to the
service based in Wilkinson Street near Sheffield city centre. We also have a
number of contracts for services at hospitals and hospices. Our services are
free to patients and their main carer. We receive very little NHS funding and
are reliant on fundraising and donations to continue to provide our services.
Turnover is typically around £550k, although this is becoming increasingly
challenging in the present climate. We also have smaller programmes for
Motor Neurone Disease and Cystic Fibrosis.
Following the retirement of existing staff we are developing a change in
management structure, and seeking to appoint a new chief executive who will
also head our fundraising activities.
We are looking for a strong leader with excellent promotional, management
and networking skills to build on the success of our already well-established
team. You will ideally be from a fundraising or management background with
a similar target driven approach.
You will have a proven ability to lead fundraising or generate income within an
organisation. You will also have strong leadership and managerial experience
and have the ability to bring together a well-established team in order to gain
the best from them.
The Role
We are seeking someone who can make a real difference to our fundraising
income, whilst also taking responsibility for managing the organization as a
whole.
The role will oversee a team of 2 long-standing fundraising staff who generate
around £270k in a typical year. The new head will need to both manage the
team to achieve more, and contribute directly to an increased total themselves,
so that we are raising £360k or so from core activities each year. Inevitably
future targets will be higher, and agreed each year. We envisage the role will
be 60% fundraising focused.
The role also includes overall responsibility for our finance and administration
function (2 staff), including managing the charity to hit targets and operate
within budget, and our therapy service (3 staff).
In addition you will be the face of the Cavendish Cancer Care to our wider
community, work closely with Trustees and the board, and help to establish
our longer-term strategy.
We are open to candidates from any background, but we anticipate a strong
record in either fundraising or a management background with a similar target
driven approach. We have appropriate arrangements in place to provide
oversight of the clinical aspects of our therapy service, but you will of course
have to be sensitive to the nature of therapy work, and of course identify
clearly with the charities overall remit and mission.
Activities
The job will include
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working with trustees and colleagues to set overall strategy, budgets,
implementation plans etc for the charity and reporting against them
Agreeing a fundraising target and accepting responsibility for delivering
this with the team.
Personally adding time, skill and energy into new fundraising activities
to directly contribute to our target. Also, using existing business and
personal contacts to enhance our fundraising effort and income
Managing and motivating our retained staff team in all respects in their
day-to-day work and towards achieving outcomes and targets. Also
engaging with therapists, trustees, volunteers and others to establish a
‘can-do’ approach that sees the charity take control of achieving targets
and managing its own success.
Supporting the staff team and assisting them in career development,
skill and knowledge acquisition etc
Looking at our present ways of doing things and suggest and
implement improvements to make us more effective. Widen the range
of our activities and introduce new ideas and fundraising approaches
and activities
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Raising our profile outside of the Centre and finding new supporters, or
strengthening relationships with existing contacts by active networking.
Also representing CCC in a figurehead role at events and becoming
the 'face' of the Cavendish in the business and local communities.
Working closely with Trustees and reporting directly to the board and
trustees on a regular basis.
Appointment
We are open to candidates from any background, but we will place strong
emphasis upon
 A proven track record (or similar skill) in increasing fundraising and
income streams
 Leadership and managerial experience of an appropriate nature with
suitable evidence
 The ability to weld together a team of different skills and personalities,
and foster self-belief and achievement
 Identifying with our mission and a sensitivity to the key issues involved
 An understanding of the charitable sector
The appointment is envisaged as full-time, but we can be flexible about this
for the right candidate.
Salary is negotiable although, like any charity, money is a constant challenge.
In addition to the core salary there will be a performance based bonus. Please
advise present salary on application.
The job description above will be refined and agreed in the light of the chosen
candidate’s particular skills and background.
Process
The closing date for applications is 17.00 on Wednesday 10th April 2013.
Interviews will be held in April with an appointment to be made as soon as
possible thereafter.
Candidates short-listed after a first interview will have an opportunity to meet
existing staff.
Candidates will also be expected to make additional
presentations to staff or trustees.
Covering letter, current salary and CV should be submitted to Jane Beatson at
Cavendish Cancer Care, The Cavendish Centre, 27 Wilkinson Street,
Sheffield, S10 2GB.
Applications by e mail should be submitted to J.Beatson@cavcare.org.uk.
Any queries should also be submitted to Jane in the first instance.