• Are you looking for volunteer roles ?

    Go to volunteering section

442

First job jobs

Job Alerts On

Get job alerts sent straight to your inbox.

By clicking 'Create alert' you agree to the Terms and Conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our Privacy and Cookie Policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics.

You will now get the latest from this search sent to your inbox.

You can manage your job alerts by clicking here:

Top job
Rainforest Trust UK, Remote
£65,000 - £85,000 per year
As one of the most effective conservation charities, Rainforest Trust UK is seeking an ambitious CEO to lead our next phase of growth.
Posted today Apply Now
Top job
The Royal British Legion, London (Hybrid)
£53,381 to £58,818 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Key senior role in Acquisition and Development, leading the strategy for one of the largest and most valuable areas of fundraising income.
Posted 3 days ago
Top job
The Felix Project, Multiple Locations (On-site)
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
Exciting opportunity to join one of London's top charities in their fight to tackle the hunger crisis
Posted 1 week ago
Top job
KFC Youth Foundation, Middlesbrough (On-site)
£43,000 - £47,000 per year
As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high-impact environment and design programmes that change lives.
Posted 1 day ago Apply Now
Top job
Embrace the Middle East, High Wycombe (Hybrid)
£38,000 - £42,000 FTE + £312 working-from-home allowance
We’re looking for a talented Individual Giving Manager to join the Fundraising & Communications Cluster at Embrace.
Posted 2 days ago
Top job
The Salvation Army, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£43,904 - £45,815 per annum, depending on experience
As Project and Relationship Managers in The Salvation Army, you will help shape projects that strengthen mission & support communities.
Posted 2 days ago
Top job
The Salvation Army, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£43,904 - £45,815 per annum
As Project & Relationship Manager in The Salvation Army’s, you will help shape projects that strengthen mission and support communities.
Posted 2 days ago
Top job
The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London (Hybrid)
£34,210 per year
Looking for an opportunity to start your Policy and Public Affairs career in an influential Royal College? Read on...
Posted 2 days ago Apply Now
Top job
The Royal British Legion, London (Hybrid)
£53,381 to £58,818 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior fundraising leader who knows how to turn supporter engagement into long term growth.
Posted 3 days ago
Home-Start Surrey, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata
Posted 2 days ago
Ataxia UK, Highgate (Hybrid)
£55,000 - £60,000 per year
Can you help strengthen the financial operations of Ataxia UK, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission.
Posted 2 days ago Apply Now
Isabel Hospice, Welwyn Garden City (On-site)
£31,800 per year
Posted 2 days ago Apply Now
Page 3 of 30
Remote
£65,000 - £85,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Using Anonymous Recruitment

This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.

Job description

Rainforest Trust UK

Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) (Charity No. 1169111) is a high-impact conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s most threatened tropical forests.

This is a pivotal moment for global conservation and for our organisation. As one of the most effective rainforest conservation charities globally, Rainforest Trust has helped protect over 60 million acres of tropical rainforest across more than 67 countries, delivering permanent protection for some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems.

Rainforest Trust UK is one of the charity’s fastest-growing affiliates, now generating £2m+ annually and supporting a global organisation with $55m+ in revenue with significant ambition for further growth and impact.

The role
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of our strategic plan driving growth in income, strengthening the organisational capability, and positioning the UK as a leading philanthropic engine within the global organisation.
The CEO will provide overall leadership of Rainforest Trust UK, with a primary focus on fundraising, external engagement, and partnering.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic clarity and operational execution. The CEO will lead a small team, work closely with the Board of Trustees, while partnering with the global CEO and senior leadership based in the USA.


Key responsibilities

Strategy and organisational leadership

  • Lead the delivery of the 2026–2030 strategy, aligning UK priorities with global objectives
  • Translate strategy into clear plans, targets, and performance metrics
  • Drive organisational focus on outcomes, impact, and growth

Fundraising and external leadership

  • Act as a senior ambassador for the organisation in the UK and internationally
  • Build Rainforest Trust UK’s visibility and influence within philanthropic networks
  • Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of high-value donor relationships

Financial Stewardship

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance including annual audit
  • Ensure strong financial controls and effective use of resources
  • Support the growth of sustainable income to maximise conservation impact

Governance and Board engagement

  • Ensure compliance with UK charity regulation and best practice
  • Provide clear, rigorous reporting on performance, risk, and finances
  • Work in close partnership with the Board to support effective governance and decision-making

Global partnerships and collaboration

  • Build strong, effective relationships with global Rainforest Trust leadership
  • Align UK fundraising with global conservation priorities
  • Act as a key interface between UK donors and global programmes

Leadership and culture

  • Lead and develop a small, high-performing team
  • Create a culture of accountability, clarity, and delivery
  • Ensure effective organisational structure and use of resources

Purpose & Alignment

  • Deep commitment to environmental conservation and climate impact
  • Motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting global outcomes
  • Alignment with Rainforest Trust’s values of effectiveness, integrity, and partnership

Why Join Rainforest Trust UK
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation where:

  • Impact is clear, measurable, and permanent
  • There is significant opportunity to scale income and influence
  • You can play a direct role in protecting some of the world’s most critical ecosystems

At a time when the protection of tropical forests is more urgent than ever, this role offers the chance to combine purpose with performance delivering meaningful impact at global scale.

Candidate profile
We are seeking a credible, externally focused leader with:

  • A strong track record in fundraising, particularly major donors and high-value relationships
  • The ability to operate with credibility, influence, and judgement at senior levels
  • Experience leading organisations or teams through growth and change
  • Experience working with Boards and an understanding of UK charity governance

Above all, candidates will bring a clear alignment to the mission and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting conservation impact at global scale.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Rainforest Trust UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please submit a CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest through Charity Job by 19th July.

Organisation
Rainforest Trust UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Rainforest Trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves for the benefit of species, people and the planet.

Rainforest Trust UK logo Play
IMG_1421.JPEGCopy of a1d03e14-d5b4-4f85-8a76-f553308d84b8.jpg
Posted on: 19 June 2026
Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Climate Change, Conservation, Environment / Animal, Strategy, Sustainability, Wildlife, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations, Governance / Management

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.