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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 on the front line of conservation.

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 make more conservation work possible.

You'll work across individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. This will involve researching prospects, writing compelling funding proposals and appeals, developing existing relationships and bringing new supporters on board.

You'll take ownership of the fundraising pipeline, contribute to strategy and income targets, and make sure opportunities are actively developed and followed through. You'll also be a confident ambassador for Pelorus Foundation, building our network and arranging and leading meetings with prospective funders, donors and corporate partners.

The role is hybrid, with two days a week based in our London office. Regular 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 organisational planning and decision-making. We're a small team, so initiative, flexibility and a willingness to get involved are important. You'll have real ownership and a voice in our development.

Who we're looking for

You'll have demonstrable professional fundraising experience within a charity or non-profit organisation, a good understanding of the UK funding landscape, including trusts and foundations, and a track record of developing funding proposals, building relationships and helping secure income.

You'll be energetic, proactive and confident making connections and developing new opportunities. You'll work at pace, but with a thoughtful and considered approach. Fundraising often brings setbacks, so you'll need tenacity and resilience, with the 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 highly organised and reliable, with excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. A collaborative approach, an interest in wildlife conservation and a desire to make a difference are important.

Why join Pelorus Foundation?

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

Most importantly, 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 professional fundraising experience, including examples of funding 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