Development Lead, Asia

ClientEarth; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Encouragement of diverse applications

Job summary

An environmental organization located in London is seeking a Development Lead to manage fundraising efforts in Asia. The ideal candidate will have significant fundraising management experience, especially in securing high-value contributions. They will work closely with teams across time zones and represent the organization to key stakeholders. The role offers flexibility in work arrangements and values diversity among applicants.

Qualifications

• Significant fundraising management experience in Asia.
• Experience in building supporter bases in new geographies.
• Ability to represent the organization externally to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage pipeline and portfolio.
• Lead strategy and planning efforts.
• Oversee team and stakeholder collaborations.

Skills

Fundraising management

Stakeholder management

Team management

Network building

Global team experience

Job description

Overview

Development Lead, Asia role at ClientEarth.

Location: London

Contract type: Indefinite

Hours: Full time or Part time (Full time preferred, but would consider 80% / 4 days per week)

Closing date: 4 September 2025

First Interview Dates: w/c 15 September 2025

Main duties

• Pipeline and Portfolio Management
• Strategy and planning
• Team and stakeholder management

Role requirements

• Significant fundraising management experience in Asia with demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure, and multi year gifts
• Experience in multiple elements of fundraising including identifying and building supporter bases in new geographies and working with different types of fundraising teams (e.g. philanthropic/HNWIs, trusts and foundations)
• Experience of working in a global team, working across multiple time zones and understanding / experience of working in a matrix style
• Experience of working with senior internal and external stakeholders, to build networks, deliver income and raise organisation profiles
• Ability to represent ClientEarth externally to high value funders and other senior stakeholders.

Note: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Emily Thomas. A fundraiser for over fifteen years, Emily has worked at charities including Brooke, National Trust and the Wildlife Trust. Prior to joining ClientEarth in 2018, Emily was part of the development team at London's Natural History Museum where she worked on the Hintze Hall transformation capital campaign and launch activity. As Associate Director, Philanthropy, Emily manages the global philanthropy team and works alongside external stakeholders and a Development Board to secure income and connections for the organisation.

Additional information

Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our Benefits page for more as well as our flexible working FAQ.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations