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About Pelorus Foundation

We're a small, ambitious conservation charity working with grassroots organisations across Africa, Asia and Latin America to protect endangered wildlife, safeguard wild places and empower communities.

We champion innovative approaches and back local people making a real difference. We're growing our reach and ambition, and this is an opportunity to help shape what comes next.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced charity fundraiser to grow our income, develop our fundraising programme and build partnerships that support conservation.

You'll work across indiviudal giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You'll research funding opportunities, write compelling proposals and appeals, develop existing relationships and bring new supporters on board.

You'll take ownership of the fundraising pipeline, contribute to income targets and ensure opportunities are actively developed and followed through. You'll also represent Pelorus Foundation externally, building our network and arranging and leading meetings with prospective funders, donors and corporate partners. You'll be comfortable meeting and building relationships with major donors and high-net-worth individuals, bringing the confidence, professional presence and judgement to engage with them respectfully and discreetly.

The role is hybrid, with at least two days a week based in our London office. Face-to-face networking and meetings, including occasional breakfast and evening events, are an essential part of the role.

Working closely with the Head of Pelorus Foundation, you'll contribute to wider planning and decision-making. You'll have real responsibility and a voice in the development of a growing charity.

Who we're looking for

You'll have:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising within a charity or non-profit organisation.

• A good understanding of the UK funding landscape, including trusts and foundations.

• Experience of building donor relationships, developing proposals, and researching funding opportunities, with evidence of contributing to successful fundraising.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with strong organisation and attention to detail.

You'll be proactive, energetic and confident making connections. You'll combine drive and initiative with good judgement and a considered approach.

Fundraising brings setbacks, so you'll need tenacity, resilience and creativity to find different ways forward. You'll bring a positive outlook, a sense of humour and the determination to keep going when things don't go to plan.

You'll also be reliable, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities. An interest in wildlife conservation and a desire to make a difference are important.

Why join Pelorus Foundation?

You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, build your own network and make a genuine mark. You'll work closely with the Head of Pelorus Foundation in a small, supportive team, with opportunities to engage with the international projects your fundraising supports.

You'll see the direct connection between your work and protecting wildlife, wild places and the communities working to preserve them.

How to apply

Download our recruitment pack for the full role profile and further details.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant fundraising experience, including examples of proposals you've developed, relationships you've built and income you've helped secure. Tell us why you're interested in Pelorus Foundation.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Deadline: Monday 23 November 2026