This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
If you are passionate about the need to protect nature and save our planet this is an incredible opportunity to join WWF UK, the world's leading independent conservation organisation, and make a difference. We are shifting our programmatic work in the UK, recognising that environmental challenges are large-scale, complex and inter-related, and that responding to them requires an integrated systems-based framework. In the role of Landscapes Specialist, you will help deliver this ‘wholescape approach’.
As Landscapes Specialist you will lead the development of the finance workstream of our UK Conservation Programme. This will involve bringing together colleagues from across the organisation working on mobilising finance to address the climate and nature crisis as well as drawing from and sharing learning with our global network. Working with a diverse internal matrix team, including teams in Scotland and Wales, external stakeholders and delivery partners, we look to you to provide expertise on the emerging nature markets and their practical application. You will also lead the delivery of technical workstreams under four of our corporate partnerships, focussing on supporting the sustainable management of key agricultural landscapes in the UK including catalysing the transition to regenerative agriculture and the mobilisation of investment in Nature Based Solutions. Whether tracking budget allocations and spend or helping shape our policy asks and engagement with Government on blended finance, agriculture, and nature, you will play a key role in bringing our world back to life.
For this high profile role, you must have up-to-date knowledge of the emerging nature markets in the UK as well as experience in securing private investment for Nature Based Solutions. You will have a good understanding of the relevant laws or external developments that govern investment in the recovery of nature and climate change mitigation and adaptation too. An effective programme manager, you will be used to engaging with multiple partners in networked, remote or virtual teams. You will also be familiar with designing and monitoring programmes. You will also favour a collaborative working style and be comfortable overseeing and influencing stakeholder relationships.
In addition to your technical abilities, you will possess strong research, analytical and strategic planning skills. A confident communicator, you will be good at prioritising and remain calm under pressure also.
If you want to be a force for good, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to
date CV with supporting statement highlighting why you are interested in this role as well as why this role is for you.
Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you. Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose. We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.
If you have sound knowledge of the workings of the Scottish Parliament and Government and a strong understanding of and keen interest in Scottish and UK politics, this is an amazing opportunity to use your skills to secure better decisions for climate, nature and people in this new role as Public Affairs Advisor for WWF UK in Scotland.
WWF Scotland has a well-deserved reputation for effectiveness and innovation and has impact across the UK and internationally. We have a strong advocacy focus and an impressive track record in influencing policy change and public debate on environmental protection. As Public Affairs Advisor, you will advise on and support our relationship with the Scottish Parliament and political audiences as well as provide insight on parliament, politics and legislation. You will implement effective advocacy plans and support research activities, reporting and event organisation too. Important will be the ability to monitor relevant political developments and debates in Holyrood and the Scottish Government and use this insight to help guide advocacy planning. You will also collaborate with coalitions in implementing joint advocacy plans to maximise impact.
For this role you must possess knowledge of the workings of the Scottish Parliament and Government as well as a sound understanding Scottish and UK politics. Good at managing multiple stakeholder relationships, you will possess excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills. A team player, you will be able draft briefings, parliamentary questions, and written communications for senior internal staff and for political audiences. Important too, will be the ability to demonstrate our values and a passion for our mission.
Experience of organising events and developing and implementing advocacy plans would also be an advantage.
If you have the skills to raise the profile of WWF Scotland’s activities in Parliament - developed through previous roles, education, volunteering, or any other relevant areas - we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with supporting statement highlighting why you are interested in this role as well as why this role is for you
We will let you know if you are shortlisted for an interview before the christmas break. Interviews will be held W/C 8th January 2024.
This is an incredible opportunity to use your expertise in developing corporate partnerships and stewarding supporters to impact on the success of the world's leading independent conservation organisation at a critical time for our planet.
This an exciting time to be joining WWF UK. We have ambitious plans to generate significant income growth through events and community fundraising and are deploying serious investment and cross organisation support to make it happen. The missing piece is you.
As Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager, you will lead our strategy to reach wider communities across the UK, by developing this fundraising stream to capitalise on opportunities including local corporate partnerships and cause related marketing partners.
Day-to-day, you will research, identify and secure meetings with prospective corporate partners and develop partnerships and relationships with local businesses that generate sustainable income. You will deliver planned partnership activity, events and communications as well as produce regular stakeholder reporting to demonstrate the impact of their support as well as monitor performance. You will also drive improvement in supporter journeys and share best practice. Important will be the ability to use insight and analysis to inform, prioritise recommendations and make evidence-based decisions.
You must have significant experience in developing corporate partnerships and stewarding supporters, gained in a fast-paced fundraising environment. You will be used to developing, implementing and monitoring specified plans of work as well as being familiar with fundraising best practice and legal requirements relating to community and corporate fundraising. You will also have a record of achieving targets.
A strong project manager, you will be comfortable managing budgets and expert at developing and maintaining relationships. Highly organised, you will be effective at prioritising and meeting deadlines. A good communicator you will be able to influence others too.
If you have the expertise and credentials to help us generate sustainable income to help us in achieving our mission and bringing our world back to life, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
WWF UK are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via recruitment@wwf.org.uk
Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.
This is a FTC for 12 months.
This is an amazing opportunity to use your experience of account management in a commercial or charity setting to save our planet. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world. And at WWF UK we are focussed on doing something about it, but we know we cannot succeed alone. We need to build partnerships with game-changers, bold thinkers, innovators and disruptors to help us better understand the problems and to find the solutions to tackle the threats facing nature. We build and manage partnerships to help affect the policies and actions of business and governments to secure the best protection for nature. This is where your skills come in as a Partnership Manager.
As Partnership Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of partnerships. This will include leading key projects to deliver excellent partnership management and growing our relationship. We will look to you to ensure partnerships deliver against ambitious impact, income, advocacy, communication and growth objectives. You will make sure effective governance and monitoring mechanisms are in place as well as oversee budgets, income and expenditure. You will also develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in our corporate partners and support activities to grow our wider partnership portfolio. You will also need the ability to take on new partnerships from initial contract stage when needed.
You must have experience of account management in a commercial or charity setting coupled with a deep understanding of the corporate sector. Good at building relationships, you will also possess excellent networking, relationship-building communication and presentation skills. You will have a firm understanding of conservation and sustainability issues and trends too. Experience of corporate fundraising or marketing would be an advantage.
If you have the ability to maximise income, impact and influence opportunities for us through partnerships and are passionate about building a movement in defence of nature, we’d love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.