Philanthropy Project Manager in Woking

This is a UK based, 17 month fixed term contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

At WWF-UK we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.

About the role: We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Project Manager to join our Philanthropy & Events team on a fixed term contract (17 months) and help shape a positive and sustainable future for our planet. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world, and we could be the last that can do anything about it. This is your chance to join the fight for our world.

As Philanthropy Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the development and delivery of projects that support the engagement journey for major and principal-level (£1m+) donors. This will involve leading the project development and management of key fundraising initiatives and pipelines to engage and attract philanthropic support. You will collaborate with relevant project teams and our design and impact team to develop strong, clear and impactful project plans. You will also deliver key engagement moments for major donors and influencers such as WWF project trips and events as well as assist with stewardship and reporting requirements for complex high-value funders. You will work closely with colleagues to develop high-value, clear and impactful project funding proposals for some of our largest prospects and donors. In addition, you will take the lead on engaging with Professional Advisory such as Philanthropy and Wealth Advisors, promoting environmental philanthropy.

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable project management experience and knowledge
• High-level organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise competing priorities and ensure the timely delivery of projects
• An understanding of working directly with donors, fundraisers and specialists to bring transformational gifts to fruition
• Knowledge and experience using CRMs (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Knowledge and experience of using project management tools (e.g. Asana, Trello, MS Planner)
• Experience organising group trips for donors and prospects
• Strong communication, interpersonal & organisational skills.

Benefits, rewards & location: The salary for this role is £37,581pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution
• Training and development opportunities
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you will be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you will hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK: We are a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we are bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough; we are now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. We are courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see - a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process: Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their full self to work.