Director of Fundraising and Marcomms

We are working in partnership with a conservation organisation to secure their new Director of Fundraising and Marcomms.

An exciting opportunity has risen for a driven and highly collaborative Director of Fundraising and Marcomms who has strong experience of and alignment with the environment sector. The director will lead on and deliver an organisation-wide strategic approach to fundraising, which aligns with organisational needs and priorities, and supports financial resilience, and long-term growth. Key areas will include the cultivation and stewardship of a diverse range of funding streams, including membership, corporate partnerships, high net worth/major donors and direct income generation, whilst developing and leading a high performing team and delivering on all necessary internal and external marketing and communications to support the wider organisation.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A relevant professional qualification, preferably in Marketing, Business and/or Environmental Sciences, and/or have relevant professional experience.
• An understanding of the UK nature conservation sector and the main areas of potential funding past, present and future.
• Significant experience of business development, preferably with a minimum of three years in successful high value fundraising, including the development and delivery of successful fundraising campaigns and programmes, with a track record of securing funds and managing relationships with corporates (including multi-year partnerships), high net worth individuals / major donors.
• Demonstrable experience of brand awareness building, and leading and delivering impactful digital marketing/social media and regular giving campaigns.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade; a courageous, innovative, ambitious and proactive leadership style, with the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential in a collaborative and dynamic working environment, will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, or . Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 9th February 2025

Charisma interviews must be completed by lunchtime on the 17th February in preparation for submission of the shortlist.