Director of Development

Closed: 31 March 2020
Fundraising Management

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  • Salary Commensurate with experience
  • Location Richmond, Greater London (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent, Full-time
  • Sectors Environment
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The Director of Development will lead the fundraising team to achieve Kew’s mission by raising philanthropic donations and corporate sponsorships, and building lasting relationships with individuals, corporations, and grant-making trusts and foundations.

As Kew embarks on the silent phase of its next major fundraising campaign, the Director of Development will play a critical role leading the fundraising team to achieve their ambitious targets.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them. 

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

Kew Foundation is an integral part of RBG, Kew, working to deliver its over-arching strategy through the generation of income from Kew’s membership scheme and driving fundraising growth from individual donors, corporates, trusts and foundations both across the UK and international audiences.

As Kew embarks on the silent phase of its next major fundraising campaign, the Director of Development will play a critical role leading the fundraising team to achieve their ambitious targets.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Interviews are planned for 6 - 7 April

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.