Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Lead (Fixed-Term)

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Flexa accredited Employer

Job summary

ClientEarth in London is seeking a proactive fundraiser to join our expanding Business Development team. You will help identify and qualify new funding prospects, nurture relationships with major donors, and advance multi-year grant proposals in line with our strategic priorities.

The role is fixed-term until August 31, 2027, offering flexible working arrangements and the chance to work with senior leadership across a global donor ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or business development within a charity/NGO or public/private entity.
• Proven ability to draft compelling proposals for trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• Experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder engagements during complex proposal processes.
• Strong project management skills to drive grant proposals to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify and prioritise new funding prospects to build a robust donor pipeline.
• Assess alignment with strategic priorities and advise on next steps for cultivation by senior colleagues.
• Draft clear, persuasive fundraising materials including cases for support and proposals.
• Meet with funder contacts to present proposals and manage expectations with support from the BD Manager.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Research & donor prospecting

Job description

ClientEarth in London is seeking a proactive fundraiser to join our expanding Business Development team. You will help identify and qualify new funding prospects, nurture relationships with major donors, and advance multi-year grant proposals in line with our strategic priorities.

The role is fixed-term until August 31, 2027, offering flexible working arrangements and the chance to work with senior leadership across a global donor ecosystem.