Part Time – 21 Hours per Week

Permanent Contract

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital’

Our future has to be wilder

We are seeking an Assistant Philanthropy & Grants Officer to join our cause.

It is an exciting time for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust as we strive towards our Wilder 2030 strategy. We want to see 1 in 4 people connecting with wildlife and taking action, and at least a third of land and sea protected and where wildlife is recovering.

Our fundraising team is ambitious, with a strong track record of success and plans for growth. This role is new to the team and the post holder will have the opportunity to make a major impact in helping deliver our grants, legacy and major donor fundraising as part of the Trust’s strategy.

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager and working alongside the Senior Grants Officer, this role will support grants and legacy fundraising in particular, as well as looking after Trust donors and getting involved in fundraising events.

Together, the team will build first-class journeys for a variety of supporters to secure vital income for the organisation both now and in the future. Strong people and relationship skills as well as a good writing style and attention to detail will be essential.

This role would suit a candidate who may already have some fundraising experience and is now keen to build their knowledge and expertise in grants, legacies and major donor fundraising. We have an experienced and skilled team in place which would provide the right candidate with an excellent and supportive environment in which to grow.

The ideal candidate would have a passion and drive to develop in this role. Training and support will be offered.

Wild About Inclusion

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working

This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Officially, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break.

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.

Closing date:  05 September 2024

Interviews:  12 September 2024

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact to discuss this further and understand other options. 

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