Director of Engagement and Fundraising

Northumberland Wildlife Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in the UK seeks a Director of Engagement & Fundraising to drive strategic change across the region. This pivotal role involves income generation and fostering community support for wildlife conservation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong belief in environmental advocacy and has experience in fundraising and strategic planning. The position offers a salary starting at £49,890 per annum with a 5% pension contribution.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising and engagement.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams and communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic change and grow support for wildlife.
• Manage income generation from diverse sources.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for wildlife and social justice? Northumberland Wildlife Trust is looking for a dynamic Director of Engagement & Fundraising to help shape a Wilder Future across our region. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity at a pivotal moment, driving strategic change, growing support, and inspiring action for nature and climate.

Reporting to the CEO, this role forms part of the senior leadership team, which guides strategic development and activity towards achieving NWT's mission. Key components include income generation from diverse sources, fostering widespread support from communities, partners and businesses, budgetary control, monitoring KPIs and ensuring successful outcomes for people, nature and climate.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better - for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.

You need to be driven and ambitious, demonstrate a clear belief in the work of The Wildlife Trusts.

The role is for 35 hours per week. NWT operates a flexitime system.

This salary starts at £49,890 per annum with a 5% pension contribution.