Development Officer

Bright Green Nature – Job Description

Position: Development Officer

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Scottish Borders for meetings

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Contract: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)

Term: 1 year term, with six months probationary period

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Closing Date: Friday 8th August 2025, 5pm

About Bright Green Nature

Bright Green Nature is a small but ambitious environmental charity rooted in the Scottish
Borders. We focus on restoring vulnerable ecosystems, empowering communities, and helping
people of all ages connect with nature.

Our work includes flagship programmes such as Wild Your Space and the
Young Rewilders Forum, engaging schools, groups, and individuals across the
region. We also manage the Deer Park, a species-rich calcareous grassland near
Selkirk that serves as our “Living Classroom.”

More details can be found on our website at www.brightgreennature.org or via our social
pages.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Development Officer to help strengthen and grow our
organisation. This dynamic new role is ideal for someone passionate about people, nature, and
impact. The postholder will support:

• Fundraising and income generation
• Financial and budgetary planning
• Impact monitoring and reporting
• Project development and management

You’ll work closely with our CEO and wider team to expand our reach, secure sustainable and
diverse sources of funding, and drive meaningful environmental change.

Key Objectives

• Help to secure diverse and sustainable funding sources
• Measure and help to communicate our impact to stakeholders
• Prepare clear, accurate reports for Trustees and funders
• Support key project implementation and coordination
• Provide sound financial and budgetary support

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising & Income Generation

Working with the CEO and Fundraising Consultant, you will:

• Identify, engage with and apply for funding opportunities (including corporate and
  philanthropic sources)
• Develop relationships with funders and key stakeholders
• Draft funding proposals and project budgets
• Maintain a funding pipeline and reporting calendar
• Build and manage a fundraising database

Project Development

• Co-design projects with staff, communities, and partners
• Support the conduct of needs assessments and feasibility studies
• Draft project plans and budgets
• Contribute to long-term strategic development

Impact Monitoring & Evaluation

• Create systems for tracking outputs and outcomes
• Coordinate data collection and evaluation
• Produce timely impact reports for stakeholders
• Embed evaluation in project delivery

Project Management

• Support staff and volunteers in project delivery
• Track milestones, budgets, and timelines
• Liaise with partners and contractors
• Ensure all safeguarding, H&S, and risk processes are followed

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven success in diverse fundraising, ideally in small charities
• Strong financial and budgetary planning experience
• Knowledge of the Scottish environmental sector
• Experience in designing and developing complex projects
• Familiarity with impact evaluation tools and systems

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the natural world and community
• Compassionate and inclusive, aligned with our organisations strong values with community
  and nature
• Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Team-oriented but comfortable working independently
• A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and confident working remotely
• Competent in using digital tools and platforms
• An excellent time-keeper and effective task manager

What We Offer

• The chance to shape meaningful, community-led environmental change in a growing
  organisation
• Flexible working arrangements
• A purpose-driven, proactive and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for training and professional growth

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Bright Green Nature, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for
everyone we work with, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. While the role
may not involve direct safeguarding responsibilities, we expect all staff and volunteers to
uphold high standards of conduct and to be aware of safeguarding principles in all aspects of
their work. As part of our recruitment process, we may carry out appropriate background checks
and provide guidance on our safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our
participants and communities.

Deadline: Friday 8th August, 5pm