ZSL is seeking a Head of Science to Government and Industry to drive the implementation of the departmental institutional donor relations and project development strategy, coordinating engagement across Conservation Programmes (CP) in collaboration with the Project Development Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of CP, this maternity cover role will work with the regional and global programmes teams to secure partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors, raising the profile of ZSL’s work and contributing significantly to achieving our mission. Working closely with all parts of ZSL you will develop and maintain strategic donor relationships and will be acting as a key point of contact for the department.
This key leadership position requires a highly credible, resilient and proactive individual who has gravitas and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The individual should have a strong track-record of engaging and influencing donor agencies, government partners, opinion-formers, academics, grantees and colleagues. The successful candidate will also ideally have proven large-scale proposal-making experience and be able to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and delegate effectively.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to take on a partnerships role with a specific focus on securing funds from bilateral and multilateral donors within an established international organisation. You will have the autonomy to take the lead on the development of multiple large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects that will create significant and lasting impact across the globe.