Philanthropy Manager

Join us at WWF-UK – Philanthropy Manager (FTC role)

Location: Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey
Contract: Fixed term contract for 7 months, fulltime (35 hours)
Hybrid working: 20-40% in person collaboration per month
Salary: £37,581 + excellent benefits
Safeguarding level: Level One

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date, in the event that a suitable candidate has been successful for the role.

About the role

We’re excited to be recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join WWF-UK’s Fundraising team on a fixed-term basis, to help build and strengthen relationships with trusts, foundations and high-net-worth supporters.

This role focuses on developing and managing a mixed portfolio of philanthropic donors, with the capacity to give five and six figure donations. You will lead donor communications, proposals and engagement activity that connect supporters to WWF’s mission while working closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise funding opportunities.

You’ll play an important part in securing income, deepening supporter relationships and ensuring donors feel informed, inspired and connected to the impact of their giving.

Skills and experience

You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:

• Experience managing a portfolio of trusts, foundations, high-net-worth individuals or comparable client relationships, with a track record of delivering income or commercial targets
• Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and donor communications
• Experience identifying and progressing new funding or business development opportunities
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple activities
• Financial awareness, including income tracking, budgeting or forecasting
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing your own portfolio independently
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals within a philanthropy or fundraising environment
• Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape, including trusts and major donor fundraising
• Experience delivering donor engagement activity such as events or hosted experiences
• An interest in conservation, environmental issues or WWF-UK’s mission

What we offer

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
• Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.

We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.

How to apply

Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

Our Diversity Promise to You

At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you – in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.

We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout at recruitment@wwf.org.uk.

Safeguarding Commitment

Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.

Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent

We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.

If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.

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