Grants & Partnerships Manager

Wild fish and their waters need your help. Will you join us in making a difference?

We are seeking a skilled Grants & Partnerships Manager, whose knowledge and experience will secure funding to support WildFish’s vital work. You’ll help provide the resources for wild fish to thrive.

WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to take the next step in their career. You will become part of a collaborative, values-led team committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact.

The successful candidate will manage WildFish’s grant funding from research and application to reporting and relationship management. You will also help develop WildFish’s partnerships with corporate donors. You will work with our campaigners to identify funding opportunities and help secure external funding with well-researched and carefully prepared applications.

You will also be responsible for overseeing compliance and reporting outcomes. You will be a crucial link between WildFish’s funding needs and grant-giving organisations and corporate partners.

Day-to-day tasks include, but are not limited to, grant-giving research and relationship development, helping source and develop corporate partnerships, application preparation, drafting and oversight, management of grant-giving processes and communication with key stakeholders (internal and external).

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting funding proposals
• Tailoring and submitting applications to grant providers
• Maintaining the database of grants received and reporting requirements.
• Researching potential funders
• Investigating other income streams, including digital fundraising, sponsored events and building more sustainable funding through regular donations
• Collaborating with our team to coordinate fundraising activities

Personal Requirements

Essential

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious fundraiser with a strong track record of securing multi-year grants. You will bring excellent writing and research skills and the ability to influence and engage key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, bid writing, or marketing, with strong descriptive writing skills.
• Excellent persuasive communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• A good understanding of UK aquatic environmental issues.

What We Offer

• Salary: £35k – 38k (dependent on experience).
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Additional leave during the festive season.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements, with fortnightly travel to Salisbury (SP2).
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Pension contributions.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WildFish, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups in the conservation sector. If you don’t meet all the criteria but are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.