Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager

Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive fundraising success through strategic planning and performance insights.
  • Company: Join the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong support for personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on global conservation efforts while shaping fundraising strategies.
  • Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, data analysis, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.

We have an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fundraising at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. As Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager, you will help to drive fundraising success through strategic planning, performance insight and the development of compelling propositions. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Development, Gardens, Science, and Marketing & Commercial Enterprise, you will help transform ideas into impactful fundraising opportunities that support Kew’s world-leading scientific, horticultural and conservation work.

This is a unique role where you will influence fundraising strategy, work across a wide range of teams and help us deliver on Kew’s mission. We are looking for a strategic thinker with experience in fundraising and data analysis who is proactive, highly organised and collaborative in their approach. You will be an excellent communicator with strong analytical skills, able to interpret complex data, identify opportunities and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Interviews are due to take place on 8 July. This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

About Us: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably.

We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.

No agencies please.

Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager employer: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

At the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering a collaborative work culture. As a Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager, you will enjoy a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave, wellbeing support, and access to our stunning gardens. Join us in making a meaningful impact on global conservation efforts while developing your career in a world-renowned institution.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Contact Details:

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Fundraising Strategy and Performance Manager

Fundraising Strategy
Performance Insight
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills