The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for our Antarctic history and the power of heritage to inspire new generations to join our team. You will lead on our Development Strategy, working with ou team to build a network of supporters, donors and stakeholders to help create a sustainable future for the Trust.

Head of Development
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Job Role: Develop a fundraising programme to include development of UKAHT’s membership.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded fundraiser with experience across a wide variety of fundraising sources that match the ambitions of the charity. A passion for heritage, environment and culture is essential - as is cultivating close and attentive relationships with supporters. We are looking for a collaborative worker who can roll-up their sleeves and enable the whole team to become fundraisers in their different capacities.
About You
- You are passionate about Antarctica, cultural heritage, public engagement and inspiring young people about the future of this fascinating continent.
- You feel confident representing the organisation to a variety of stakeholders, and creating bespoke cases for support for each audience.
- You are an experienced fundraiser, with a successful track record of helping charitable organisations to attract and grow income and funding from a wide range of public and private sources.
- You are entrepreneurial, ambitious but practical in your approach to fundraising and appreciate the balance of skills and requirements that this discipline requires.
- You are a proactive networker and collaborator.
- You are a strong communicator - able to identify and build effective relationships across all stakeholder groups and at all levels of seniority.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE |
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Proven experience of securing significant funding from a variety of sources, including high net worth individuals, corporates, trusts, and foundations, and through face to face negotiations |
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Track record of success fundraising and cultivation of donors for campaigns of £250,000+ |
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Track record of designing and implementing development strategies, including revenue and capital fundraising activities |
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Experience of budget development and management, and an understanding of management accounts |
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Proven ability to manage and grow a list of active and significant donors |
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Knowledge of relevant charity and tax laws |
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Experience of fundraising for arts, environment or education causes |
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Extensive networks and existing relationships with public bodies, trust and foundations, businesses, and philanthropists |
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Experience of working with high net worth individuals and senior volunteer boards |
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SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES |
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Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues to create an effective and efficient department focused on successful income generating initiatives |
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people |
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High attention to detail, particularly regarding written work, budget and event planning |
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Excellent influencing, negotiation, and diplomacy skills |
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Ability to think and operate strategically and provide flexible solutions |
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Able to deliver to demanding deadlines and with a hands-on approach |
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Good IT skills including databases |
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Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues |
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Confident, resilient, and resourceful |
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A commitment to excellence and professionalism |
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Appreciation of and support for the aims and ethos of UKAHT |
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
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FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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