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Billingshurst, West Sussex (Hybrid)
£55,000 - £60,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

For over 50 years, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Founded on the extraordinary work of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, we are best known for our orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme – the most successful of its kind in the world. Our work has grown to encompass anti-poaching, habitat protection, community conservation and long-term field programmes across East Africa.

We have a global community of passionate supporters, a powerful brand, and a cause that genuinely moves people. Our UK charity facilitates the global elephant adoption programme, leads on UK fundraising, and connects supporters everywhere with the animals and landscapes they love.

The Opportunity

This is a new and significant appointment for SWT UK. We are looking for a Director of Development to develop and lead our UK fundraising strategy – taking ownership of income generation across all streams, donor communications and supporter stewardship, and managing a team of three talented fundraising professionals.

Our individual supporter base is large globally – growing in UK – loyal and deeply engaged: many give through our elephant adoption programme, which connects them directly with named animals in our care. We are now ready to build on this engaged supporter base and develop it into a structured individual giving programme – with mid-level giving pathways, major donor cultivation, systematic stewardship and deeper philanthropic relationships. That is the central challenge and opportunity of this role.

We also have active corporate and trust relationships, a legacy programme in development, and real potential to grow income from European and international funders. The Director of Development will take ownership of all of this – hands on and strategic in equal measure.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and implement a new UK fundraising strategy, establishing clear priorities, income targets and programmes that will drive growth through to 2030 and beyond
  • Develop and implement a UK individual giving programme – building on our adoption base to create structured giving journeys, mid-level and major donor cultivation, and meaningful stewardship
  • Manage the UK fundraising budget, set and monitor income targets across all streams, and report regularly to the Executive Director on performance and ROI
  • Take day-to-day ownership of corporate and trust relationships, writing reports, proposals and partner communications
  • Build a major donor programme from the ground up, identifying and cultivating high-value individual prospects
  • Develop legacy marketing activity, working alongside our existing legacy administrator and Freewill partnership
  • Manage and inspire a team of three: Communications and Fundraising Manager, Retail Manager and Supporter Care Officer, and Fundraising Support Officer
  • Oversee the donor database (Donorfy), ensuring data quality and insight-driven decision making
  • Explore opportunities to grow income from European and international donors
  • Contribute to the global income picture, including through improved donor stewardship and deeper supporter engagement
  • Support the growth of SWT's profile and visibility in the UK through press opportunities, social media, and other channels.

About You

We are looking for a fundraiser who loves the craft – someone who is energised by building relationships, writing a compelling proposal, developing a giving programme from scratch, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. This is a hands-on role as much as a leadership one, and the right person will be comfortable doing both.

  • Proven track record in fundraising, with demonstrable success securing income from individuals, trusts or corporates – including five-figure gifts and above
  • Experience developing individual giving programmes, including mid-level or major donor cultivation
  • A hands-on practitioner – comfortable writing proposals, reports and donor communications yourself
  • Experience managing a small fundraising team with warmth, clarity and accountability
  • Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
  • Experience working with a donor CRM and using data to inform fundraising decisions
  • Comfortable in a building role – excited by developing programmes that don't yet exist
  • Experience managing fundraising budgets and producing income forecasts and performance reports.
  • Genuine passion for wildlife conservation – this role is for someone who cares about the cause
  • Committed to in-person working – we believe day-to-day presence and collaboration produces better outcomes for our donors and our team, and ask for a minimum of three days per week at our Billingshurst office

Why Join Us

  • A mission that genuinely matters – 50 years of life-changing conservation work and a cause that moves people around the world
  • A large, loyal and warm supporter base with significant untapped potential
  • Real scope to build something – this is a new role with genuine influence from day one
  • A small, close-knit team with shared purpose and a genuine commitment to each other's wellbeing
  • Direct line to the Executive Director and member of senior leadership team
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
  • Salary exchange pension with 5% employer contribution
  • Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages – telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification – by 16th August 2026.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.

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Application Instructions

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Organisation
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5

To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya

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Posted on: 18 July 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Brand, Conservation, CRM, Database Management, Environment / Animal, Strategy, Wildlife, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Individual Giving, Legacy, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations

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