At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising and engagement strategies to drive nature's recovery and organisational growth.
- Company: Join a passionate organisation dedicated to environmental impact and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days holiday, pension contributions, life assurance, and Welsh language learning support.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with office facilities in Bangor or Aberduna.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature recovery while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Proven success in income generation and strategic leadership with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 67000 £ per year.
Can you build the relationships, influence and income needed to drive nature’s recovery? Are you an inspiring senior leader with the ambition to drive transformational growth? These are exciting times, and we’re looking for a Director of Income Generation (Fundraising), Membership & Engagement to drive the next phase of growth for our organisation!
You will deliver ambitious, sustainable income growth while deepening audience engagement and enhancing organisational profile, ensuring we have the resources, relationships and reputation needed to achieve our mission at scale. This is a varied and influential role, leading fundraising, membership, marketing, communications and audience engagement. You will drive growth across a diverse range of income streams, develop high-value partnerships, strengthen our brand and supporter experience and use insight and innovation to maximise impact and long-term sustainability. You will also lead and inspire a high-performing team while acting as a senior ambassador for the organisation.
Who we are looking for:
- Proven success in multi-stream income generation
- Senior leadership experience
- Development and delivery of income growth strategies
- Strategic leadership and organisational decision-making
- High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing
- Demonstrable success in building and managing high-value partnerships
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
- Strong commercial acumen and results-driven approach
- Experience of managing substantial budgets, income targets and financial performance
This role may particularly appeal to senior leaders currently working as a Director of External Relations, Director of Partnerships, Director of Development or in a similar strategic leadership position, who have responsibility for income generation, stakeholder engagement, membership growth, communications and external partnerships. Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery.
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days.
- Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions – 6% EE contributions)
- Life Assurance (2x salary)
- Learn Welsh on us
To help prospective applicants learn more about this exciting opportunity, we will be holding a Webinar on Monday 27 July 2026 between 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This session will provide an opportunity to:
- Learn more about the role and its responsibilities.
- Understand why this is a critical new role for the Trust.
- Hear about the vision and ambitions for the position.
- Ask any questions you may have.
Director of Income Generation (Fundraising), Membership & Engagement in Bangor employer: Latortugaviva
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the Trust offers unique opportunities to engage in meaningful conservation work while collaborating with passionate individuals across the Great North Bog. Located in a vibrant region, the Trust not only values diversity but also actively promotes a culture of teamwork and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a positive impact on nature and their community.
