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Exciting opportunity to lead fundraising initiatives for a wildlife charity using your grant-writing skills and passion for conservation.
Overview
Salary
£40000 - £45000
Location
Shalford, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
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Based at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), you will invest your skills and passion into fighting wildlife crimes and conserving endangered species, tying your love for animals, the environment, education, and art together. With a solid track record of over 30 years, you will become part of an initiative that has already invested over £14m directly into wildlife conservation.
Role Summary
- Develop and execute a robust fundraising program targeting charitable trusts and foundations.
- Work in conjunction with the Senior Management Team to secure crucial multi-year funding
- Focus mainly on initiatives in conservation, education, and art
- Build relationships and create appealing proposals to safeguard DSWF's long-term resilience
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in securing funds from trusts and foundations
- Exceptional writing skills for funding applications
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong financial literacy
- Dedication towards conservation
- Experience in international grant-making and background in environmental conservation (desired).
Application Process Details
- Email CV and cover letter to dswf@davidshepherd.org
- Selection process includes online interviews and in-person interview at Shalford office
- Assessment tasks to evaluate suitability for the role will be conducted.
The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is a leading wildlife charity dedicated to fighting wildlife crime and protecting endangered species in Africa and Asia. Since 1984, we have invested over £14 million directly into wildlife conservation, using art to educate and inspire action. Our approach integrates community involvement and addresses the root causes of wildlife crime.
The role: As the Trusts & Foundations Manager, you will develop and deliver a robust fundraising program targeting charitable trusts and foundations both in the UK and internationally. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and secure significant multi-year funding, focusing on conservation, education, and art programs. This role is pivotal in building relationships and crafting compelling proposals to ensure DSWF's long-term resilience and strategic goals.
Job requirements: The successful candidate will have proven experience in securing funding from trusts and foundations, excellent writing skills for funding applications, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong financial literacy and a genuine interest in conservation are essential. Experience in international grant-making and a background in environmental conservation are desirable.
Benefits: DSWF offers a competitive salary, a workplace pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The role is based on a hybrid model, allowing flexibility between working from home and our office in Shalford, Surrey.
Applications: Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter to [email removed - click apply for more details] by February 16, 2026. The selection process includes online interviews and an in-person interview at our Shalford office, with tasks to assess suitability for the role.
