Head of Fundraising and Engagement

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Fundraising and Engagement to join the Trust at this
exciting and important time. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Trust’s
programmes for fundraising, membership, communications and public engagement, which are vital
in delivering our vision of a wilder Worcestershire where there is more nature everywhere, for
everyone.

The current postholder has been promoted to be the Trust’s new Chief Executive at the end of
the year. The Trust’s Head of Fundraising and Engagement will play a key role in delivering our
three strategic goals set out in our strategy
to 2030, which are:

• Nature in recovery: 30% of land for nature by 2030.
• Action for nature: 1 in 4 taking action for nature by 2030.
• Sustaining our future: more diversity, more funding and carbon zero by 2030.

The Trust is supported by over 21,000 individual members and a range of funders including
individual donors, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, trusts and foundations and local
businesses. We also generate income from our trading activities including ecological
consultancy, hire of meeting space and sales of items including Christmas cards and calendars.
We aim to continue to sustainably grow our income to enable us to deliver our nature
conservation and public engagement objectives. This will involve working closely with existing
supporters and generating income and support from new funding sources. We believe in building
strong relationships with our supporters and working in partnership to support more wildlife
and create wild spaces across Worcestershire.

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of raising funds from a range of
sources and with experience of impactful communications and effective public engagement. The
role involves managing four programme teams across fundraising, membership, communications and
public engagement. To be successful in this role requires strong planning skills, experience of
delivering successful projects and effective communication with key internal and external
stakeholders.

We are one of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts operating across the UK. In this role, you have
the opportunity to build networks with equivalent roles in other Wildlife Trusts and to work
with the national team to further fundraising, membership, communications and public engagement
across the Wildlife Trust movement.

A full driving licence is essential. This is a full time, 35 hours per week position on a
permanent contract.

The role will be largely based at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip,
Worcester WR3 8SZ.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th October at 5pm

Interviews will be held: Friday 8th November

Further details are available via the application weblink. Please send completed application forms to [email protected].
CVs will not be considered.

Who we are

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading local charity working towards a county
rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage over 3,000 acres of
land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We work with organisations and landowners
to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local
communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live. Worcestershire Wildlife
Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK.

We’re Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and
engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural
world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from
discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just
like nature!

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Fundraising and Engagement to join the Trust at this
exciting and important time. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Trust’s
programmes for fundraising, membership, communications and public engagement, which are vital
in delivering our vision of a wilder Worcestershire where there is more nature everywhere, for
everyone.