Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Target Resume Now
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Lead to join us on a 10-month maternity cover contract, leading critical fundraising and partnership development efforts that support our global mission. At ClientEarth, we use the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies that reflect the medium-long term growth and sustainability needs of ClientEarth
- Develop new funding opportunities that are aligned with ClientEarth’s strategic programmatic priorities and budgetary needs
- Cultivate new and existing funding contacts to nurture and build a portfolio of relationships, representing ClientEarth at high level events and meetings
- Make strategic decisions within the Business Development team’s remit, develop annual and quarterly plans, feed into strategy meetings, and present updates as required
Requirements
- Significant experience of working in a fundraising or business development role
- Demonstrable experience of building high-value pipelines, cultivating relationships with prospects and securing six and seven-figure multi-year grants
- Strong knowledge of foundation, institutional and statutory income streams and financial processes
- Knowledge of and/or interest in environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, air pollution
- Must have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK
Location
- London
Work Type
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Hybrid
Salary/Compensations
- £63,491 / year
Benefits
- Flexible working (80% remote, 20% office-based)
- Flexa accredited Employer
About the Company
- ClientEarth uses the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
- ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Equal Opportunity
- ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.