Position vacancy. Head of Development. Organisation overview. Summary Job Description. Location: Bristol or London, UK

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1 Blue Ventures Conservation Level 2 Annex, Omnibus Business Centre, North Road, London N7 9DP Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@blueventures.org Registered charity # Position vacancy Head of Development Location: Bristol or London, UK Closing date for applications: Monday 31st July 2017 Start date: Immediate Contract duration: One year contract, with opportunities for renewal Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience Organisation overview Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development. Summary Job Description We are currently recruiting an expert fundraising professional to lead Blue Ventures fundraising and development efforts. This new position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of development to secure funding to support our growing portfolio of field conservation programmes. We re looking for someone with excellent relationship management skills, particularly attuned to the sensitivities of developing senior and high value relationships. This will be a pivotal role within our UK -based team, working closely with senior managers, field colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the resourcing of effective, scalable marine conservation interventions in line with our mission. The position will help drive innovation in the marine conservation sector by helping secure resources needed for the ongoing acceleration of our impact in pursuit of our 2020 vision.

2 We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who will be pragmatic and resourceful, entrepreneurial in identifying opportunities for potential future conservation funding partnerships, and sensitive to the needs and interests of Blue Ventures partner communities and stakeholders. We are looking for a creative, open minded and discerning individual, with excellent partnership development, leadership and communications skills, and a strong technical background in environmental conservation and community development. The successful candidate will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and have a proven track record in communicating effectively and professionally with funders, delivering high quality written work and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines reliably. The role entails working as part of an interdisciplinary and international team, with excellent opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will report to Blue Ventures Executive Director, and will be based in one of our UK offices in London or Bristol, with occasional overseas travel to work with partners and field teams. Responsibilities Proposal development - Developing and maintaining high quality narrative content to document Blue Ventures projects, priorities and impact powerfully and succinctly. - Maintaining close interaction with conservation team colleagues to translate programme priorities into clear funding proposals that communicate Blue Ventures work in a compelling way to potential new and existing funders. - Leading the development of project proposals, logframes, timelines and detailed budgets as required - Incorporating input and learning from field colleagues and partner organisations as necessary throughout the proposal development process. - Leading and coordinating the preparation, internal review and submission of funding proposals, and proactive management of the process in a timely manner. Oversight of development strategy - Mapping fundraising needs across country programmes and marine conservation models. - Scanning the marine environmental conservation and community development sectors regularly for leads, opportunities and suitable calls for funding applications. - Prioritising development efforts in line with Blue Ventures strategic priorities and operating plan. - Ensuring that fundraising efforts reflect the ethical policies of Blue Ventures and comply with all relevant data protection requirements. - Monitoring and managing agreed income targets and expenditure budgets, producing progress reports for leadership team.

3 Donor relationship management - Working closely with the Executive Director and senior programme staff to nurture and maintain strong donor relations and secure renewal of existing funding partnerships as appropriate. - Engaging new potential funding partners through sensitive and pro-active networking and exchange. - Coordinating donor meetings, events and visits with the Executive Director, board, management team, and relevant staff, ensuring these are well organised and productive, with clear briefs, objectives and follow up actions. Championing the mission - Representing Blue Ventures at meetings, conferences and events in the UK and internationally to increase our profile and income in diverse fundraising environments. - Preparing articles, blogs, opinion pieces and other appropriate online content to: - raise awareness of the critical human and biodiversity importance of rebuilding tropical marine fisheries - raise the profile of Blue Ventures work, mission and impact - celebrate the achievements of our partner organisations Programme review and reporting - Assisting the Conservation Director and conservation team in reviewing project progress, documenting learning and impact, and reporting to donors. Management - Overseeing the Development Manager in Blue Ventures London office, ensuring they are engaged in their work and are given opportunities to develop their skills and experience. Skills and Experience required Professional - At least five years experience in environmental conservation, international development, public policy, journalism or related field - Strong understanding of environmental conservation, fisheries management, and/or rural development issues and practice - Practical field experience in community-based conservation and development - Proven track record in grant proposal writing, budget and logframe preparation Communications - Outstanding written communication and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail (shortlisted candidates will be asked to sit a written test) - Excellent spoken communication skills and ability to deliver strong presentations

4 Project and partnership development - Excellent relationship building skills and proven ability to manage donor engagement and communications with the highest degree of professionalism - Sensitivity to partner and community needs and interests; humility and commitment to prioritise and support local capacity development for conservation Development - Demonstrable experience in identifying, cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with potential and existing donors - Experience working with and reporting to a range of donors including trusts, foundations, institutions, agencies and corporations Leadership Other - Practical leadership experience, including managing, training and mentoring colleagues - Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced deadline-intensive work environment - Dynamic, enthusiastic, highly organised and collaborative team-player - Right to live and work in the UK - Excellent attention to detail and IT skills, including fundraising CRM experience.

5 Why work with us: Mission : We operate at the frontline of some of the world's most pressing environmental and social problems, innovating effective and scalable responses with tropical coastal communities. We are recognised as a transformative force in our sector. Working style: We're a fast-moving social enterprise, quick to embrace and implement promising ideas without bureaucracy. Autonomy: We expect and support our staff to take a lead in their own work, offering scope for creativity and strategic input. Professional development: We challenge and support our staff to grow their skills, providing considerable exposure to different work experiences and training opportunities. Adventure: We offer extensive opportunities for travel, working in diverse environmental and cultural contexts. Family: We look out for one another as we work closely together in challenging situations, celebrating successes and spurring each other on when the going gets tough. Values: Our organisational values are central to everything we do: Communities first Above all, we listen to community needs, responding in a sensitive and pragmatic way for long lasting benefits. Passion & belief Our mission is urgent and critical, we believe that our models work, and we are determined to get the job done. Valued people & effective teams We work in diverse and inclusive teams where all members have a voice and influence. We are effective because our work is integrated across teams and projects. Openness & humility We are an open source social enterprise. We work in a transparent and collaborative way to pass on what we learn to others who share our vision and passion. Innovation & courage We are resourceful and creative. We are prepared to take risks and challenge broken paradigms. Grounded in evidence We have high standards and are not afraid to be self critical. If we see something that doesn t work, we change tack until we re on the right course.

6 Application process Applicants should apply online, using the form below, by 31st July Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.