Director of Services (Ref DOS-AI-26-14)
ROLE: Director of Services
CONTRACT: Full-time, permanent
LOCATION: As an all-island role candidates can be based in Northern Ireland or ROI. Flexible hybrid working is available.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Cancer Fund for Children is recruiting a Director of Services to lead the delivery and ongoing development of therapeutic services for children, young people and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. This role will play a key part in helping the organisation achieve its vision that no young person should face cancer alone.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the development of Cancer Fund for Children’s strategic direction and be jointly responsible for delivering the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
They will lead the design and implementation of an effective, integrated all-island services strategy that improves outcomes for children, young people and families impacted by cancer, while ensuring services continue to meet operational priorities and organisational objectives.
Working closely with key stakeholders across Ireland, they will ensure Cancer Fund for Children’s services are well known, accessible and responsive to the needs of those who need them most. This will include engagement with commissioners, elected representatives, health and social care professionals, primary care providers, local communities and partner organisations.
Through strong, compassionate and values-led leadership, they will develop and support the Services Management Team to deliver high-quality therapeutic support services, achieve strategic objectives and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
HOW TO APPLY
Find out more about the role in the Applicant Recruitment Pack.
Download a copy of the Application Form.
Completed application forms must be sent to hr@cancerfundforchildren.com 5pm on Monday 2nd November 2026
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Candidates from Northern Ireland should complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form along with their application form.