Head of Development

Organisation Overview

Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development.

Summary Job Description

We are currently recruiting an expert fundraising professional to lead Blue Ventures’ fundraising and development efforts.  This new position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of development to secure funding to support our growing portfolio of field conservation programmes.

We’re looking for someone with excellent relationship management skills, particularly attuned to the sensitivities of developing senior and high value relationships.  This will be a pivotal role within our UK?-based team, working closely with senior managers, field colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the resourcing of effective, scalable marine conservation interventions in line with our mission. The position will help drive innovation in the marine conservation sector by helping secure resources needed for the ongoing acceleration of our impact in pursuit of ?our 2020 vision?.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who will be pragmatic and resourceful, entrepreneurial in identifying opportunities for potential future conservation funding partnerships, and sensitive to the needs and interests of Blue Ventures’ partner communities and stakeholders.

We are looking for a creative, open minded and discerning individual, with excellent partnership development, leadership and communications skills, and a strong technical background in environmental conservation and community development.

The successful candidate will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and have a proven track record in communicating effectively and professionally with funders, delivering high quality written work and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines reliably.

The role entails working as part of an interdisciplinary and international team, with excellent opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will report to Blue Ventures’ Executive Director, and will be based in one of our UK offices in London or Bristol, with occasional overseas travel to work with partners and field teams.

Application Process

Applicants should apply using the online form, via the Blue Ventures website by 31st July 2017.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.