Head of Fundraising & Communications

Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025
Salary: Competitive - based on experience
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Flexible
Location: Pirbright HQ, School Lane, Pirbright, Surrey, GU240JN
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As our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you'll lead a dynamic team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies our income streams.
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Do you have the vision, passion, and drive to lead transformational fundraising and communications? Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey's wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?

Join Surrey Wildlife Trust and Make a Difference!

At Surrey Wildlife Trust, we're on a mission to connect 30% of land for nature's recovery but we can't do it alone. With one-third of nature in our county either extinct or in decline, we urgently need to forge partnerships, engage supporters, and secure the funds that will drive real change for wildlife.

That's where you come in.

The Role

As our Head of Fundraising & Communications, you'll lead a dynamic team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies our income streams. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you'll ensure we have the financial strength to support our ambitious conservation goals.

You'll also drive our mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and evolving our fundraising strategy to grow income and secure financial sustainability
• Managing a talented team across fundraising and communications to create compelling campaigns and appeals
• Strengthening relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts & foundations
• Expanding membership, philanthropy, and legacy giving programs
• Overseeing our communications strategy, ensuring PR, marketing, and digital efforts drive fundraising success
• Working with trustees, partners, and senior leadership to unlock new opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
• A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
• Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
• A creative, storytelling mindset to translate conservation work into powerful fundraising cases
• Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement
• Passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery

Why Join Us?

• A pivotal leadership role in a mission-driven conservation charity
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on wildlife and landscapes across Surrey
• A chance to shape and innovate fundraising and communications strategies
• Flexible hybrid working options with access to offices in Woking and Leatherhead.

Apply now and help us create a wilder future for Surrey.
We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Please apply using the button at the top or bottom of this page by 5pm Monday 21st April 2025. Interviews will be in person week commencing 6th May 2025.

Role Profile

• Role Profile - Head of Fundraising Comms

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