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Senior Development Manager (Climate Change focused charity, Trust and Foundations stream)

CIVITAS RECRUITMENT
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Civitas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Development Manager for a 9-month fixed-term contract focused on climate change initiatives.
  • The role involves maximizing funding from trusts and foundations while building strategic relationships to expand the charity’s portfolio.
  • Ideal candidates should have significant experience in securing high-value multi-year grants, with a track record of six or seven-figure grants being highly desirable.
  • Applicants should possess excellent relationship management skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to a philanthropy audience.
  • The position is based in Central London and offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000, requiring demonstrable experience in the field.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with an organisation who bring the investment community together to work towards a net zero and climate resilient future. The organisation collaborates with investors to create practical solutions that can make a real difference in tackling climate change. An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Development Manager to join the team. As Senior Development Manager, you will aim to maximise funding from trusts and foundations, strategically build relationships and proactively seek further opportunities to continue expanding the charity’s portfolio of existing relationships and promising prospects to ensure continued, high-value philanthropic support. This is a full-time, 9 month fixed term contract (maternity cover), aiming to start in July. Hybrid in Central London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess significant and demonstrative experience working with trusts and foundations. You will have a proven track record of producing compelling and successful grant proposals to secure high-value, multi-year grants (success with securing six/seven figure grants highly desirable.) You will have excellent relationship management skills and will be adept at engaging and inspiring donors and understand diverse donor motivations. Candidates will have demonstrable skill in adapting and delivering complex and technical written and verbal communications for a philanthropy audience. Knowledge of the institutional investor landscape and/or finance industry would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

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