Development Executive (UK Fundraising - London-based, part-time)

~Help save Australia’s endangered wildlife from your base in London ~

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across nearly 4 million hectares in iconic regions such as the outback deserts, the rainforests of north Queensland and the vast tropical savannas of the Kimberley and the Top End.    

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated UK-based professional to join our Development (fundraising) team in a part time capacity.  Based in London, you will work closely with Friends of AWC, a UK-based charity helping to raise funds for conservation in Australia. This role will suit a talented professional, ideally someone with a strong knowledge of and connection to Australia, who wishes to help save Australia’s wildlife and great natural landscapes by mobilising philanthropic support in the UK.    

Your primary responsibility will be to build and manage a portfolio of generous individuals in the UK who support AWC through tax-effective donations. 

To be successful for this role you will have:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills (a winning personality!)
• Experience engaging with high net worth individuals and senior corporate and government officials is desirable. 
• Exceptional communication skills including evidence of strong writing skills.  
• Brilliant organisational skills including the ability to co-ordinate and manage complex events.  
• A passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to travel to Australia and to AWC sanctuaries (up to 8 weeks per annum).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth of an innovative, successful organisation which is helping shape the future of conservation in Australia.  A competitive remuneration package is available for a candidate with suitable professional, commercial or fundraising experience.

A detailed position description including critical competencies can be viewed http://www.australianwildlife.org/about/employment.aspx  - just click on the job title.

To apply: Please submit your application including a cover letter detailing your fit for the role together with your CV, (noting where you saw the advertisement), to: employment@australianwildlife.org or hit the apply now button. 

Closing date for applications: 26^th May 2017

Initial enquiries to: Shauna Chadlowe – Senior Development Executive – email:  shauna.chadlowe@australianwildlife.org