Job Vacancy

Role: Partnership Development Coordinator

Location: Remote / East London (for occasional in-person meetings)
Hours: Flexible, 2 days a week
Contract: 3-month trial period, with potential for extension
Salary: Reflects our commitment to meaningful, community-focused work with real impact in post-cancer support.
Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals navigating their post-cancer journey.

About Us:

At Life after Cancer, we are dedicated to supporting individuals after cancer treatment. Our mission is to create a world where those who have had cancer feel less alone and can manage their wellbeing. With three years of funding secured from the Lottery, we are expanding our reach through strategic partnerships and collaborations to deliver compassionate, impactful support.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a compassionate, driven, and sales-oriented Partnership Development Coordinator to help us extend our impact. In this role, you will generate leads, establish, and grow partnerships with NHS Trusts, private hospitals, medical professionals, councils, cancer charities, and social prescribing networks across England. You’ll play a key role in raising awareness of our services, ensuring they are recognised and accessible to those who need them most. This role is largely remote, with bi-weekly meetings in Waltham Forest, ideal for someone who values autonomy and meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities:

Build 100+ Partnerships: Develop and strengthen relationships with NHS Trusts, private hospitals, medical professionals, councils, cancer charities and social prescribing networks over the next nine months. Use online workshops, talks and evaluations to ensure our services are recognised and readily signposted by partners.
Lead Generation and Sales-Oriented Outreach: Use your sales skills to generate leads and secure contracts for our health care worker training and coaching programme, expanding the reach of our services.
Corporate Engagement: Establish partnerships that contribute grant income and sponsorship opportunities to support our work.
Research and Relationship Building: Identify key individuals, events, and opportunities (conferences, workshops, webinars) to engage potential partners.
Collaborative Engagement: Work with our Marketing and Community Coordinator to boost self-referrals and engage influencers and advocacy groups to expand our reach.

Given our small team, flexibility to support additional tasks is appreciated.

About You:

Sales-oriented, empathetic and driven by mission
Experienced in partnership development, ideally with a background in sales or outreach
Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals, charities and corporate partners
Familiar with the cancer support or healthcare sector is a plus
Existing connections within the cancer industry are a valuable asset
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about making a difference, supporting our community, and skilled in building meaningful partnerships, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and what draws you to this role to hello@life-aftercancer.co.uk.

Join us in making a difference for individuals post-cancer treatment. We look forward to your application.

Application Deadline: 6 December 2025

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

At Life after Cancer, we are dedicated to ensuring our services are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for everyone who has completed cancer treatment. This commitment extends to our team as well. Life after Cancer values diversity and recognises the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. In line with our equity, diversity, and inclusion values, we strongly encourage applications from LGBTQ+ individuals, people of colour, those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people, and those with caring responsibilities.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process—whether that’s accommodations for neurodiversity, additional time for tasks, or a different interview format (online, offline, or in-person)—please reach out to us at hello@life-aftercancer.co.uk. We are here to ensure your experience is as accessible and supportive as possible.