Fundraising Manager

Salary will be pitched competitively for the right candidate, hybrid working, Pirbright office baseDo you have the vision, passion, and drive to lead transformational fundraising? Are you ready to play a key role inprotecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlifewhile ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?Join Surrey Wildlife Trust and Make a Difference!At Surrey Wildlife Trust, we’re on a mission to scale and accelerate the way we invest in nature’s recovery, but we can’t do it alone.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

With one-third of nature in our county either extinct or in decline, we urgently need to forge new partnerships, engage more supporters, and secure the funds that will drive real change for wildlife.That’s where you come in.The Role: As our Fundraising Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team to develop and deliver a successful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies our income streams.

From philanthropists to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you’ll ensure we have the financial strength to support our ambitious conservation goals.What You’ll Be DoingLeading and evolving our fundraising strategy to grow income and help secure financial sustainabilityManaging a talented team across fundraising functions to help create compelling campaigns and appealsStrengthening relationships with key donors, corporate partners, trusts & foundationsExpanding membership, philanthropy, and legacy giving programsCollaborating with colleagues on our next suite of individual giving campaignsWorking with trustees, partners, and senior leadership to unlock new opportunities for supportWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streamsA track record of securing major gifts and partnershipsStrong leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teamsExcellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholdersA creative, storytelling mindset to translate conservation work into powerful fundraising casesPassion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recoveryWhy Join Us?A key management role in a mission-driven conservation charityThe opportunity to make a lasting impact on wildlife and landscapes across SurreyA chance to shape and innovate fundraising workstreamsFlexible hybrid working options and offices in Woking and Leatherhead.If you’re ready to drive real change for nature, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us create a wilder future for Surrey.We operate a flexible working policy and aim to provide a good work/life balance whilst having an interesting and challenging working environment.

Given the role involves travelling around the county, you will need to have a valid UK driver’s licence and access to your own transport.The salary offered to successful applicants will be agreed based on qualifications and experience and will form part of a benefits package including: above minimum pension contributions, life assurance of 4 x salary, employee support scheme, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, flexible working policy.We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.We are committed to offering an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post.

Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.The deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 23rd November 2026.

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 9th December.Surrey Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, a grassroots movement working to protect and connect at least 30 per cent of land and sea for nature's recovery by 2030.‘Our vision for a wilder Surrey is a future with abundant wildlife and nature recovery networks rich in biodiversity. xwzovoh ’With a third of all nature in the county either extinct or in decline, we must continue to build partnerships with other landowners and work with them to create green corridors in the landscape, connecting vital habitats that allow nature to thrive.Further information can be found on our website