London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
What you'll bring to the team Are you looking for a role where your work helps protect marine life across the globe? Want to lead fundraising that directly supports ocean conservation, working with a team driven by purpo…
Skills: Fundraising Strategy, Communications Leadership, Corporate Partnerships, Major Donor Management, Marketing Strategy
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Lead the global fundraising and communications strategy to drive income growth and support ocean conservation projects. Manage a high-performing team and build strategic partnerships with corporate donors, trusts, and foundations.
Proven leadership experience in fundraising and communications with a track record of securing high-value corporate partnerships. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to lead international teams to drive engagement and income.
Are you looking for a role where your work helps protect marine life across the globe? Want to lead fundraising that directly supports ocean conservation, working with a team driven by purpose and impact?
At SEA LIFE TRUST, our mission is clear, protecting marine life and aquatic habitats. Our fundraising and communications team plays a central role in making that happen. We’re now looking for a Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Communications to lead this work and drive the next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Head of the SEA LIFE Trust and leading a global team, you’ll take ownership of shaping and delivering our fundraising and marketing strategy. This is a leadership role with real influence, working closely with trustees, sanctuary teams and colleagues across Merlin Entertainments to build income, strengthen partnerships and expand our global reach.
You’ll develop and deliver a clear fundraising strategy that supports both core operations and conservation projects. From corporate partnerships and major donors to trusts, foundations and individual giving, you’ll identify and progress opportunities that grow and diversify income. Alongside this, you’ll lead marketing and communications activity that builds awareness, strengthens our brand and drives engagement.
Working across international teams, you’ll build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, from donors and partners to media and commercial teams. You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture that is collaborative, focused and results-driven. You’ll also ensure that all activity meets fundraising regulations and best practice, with clear monitoring and reporting in place.
This is a full-time permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working in Poole or London.
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our vision is of a world where our seas are healthy, protected and full of diverse life.
The SEA LIFE TRUST is a registered charity (no. 1175859) working globally to protect the world’s oceans and the amazing marine life that lives within them. Our vision is of a world where our seas are healthy, protected and full of diverse life. SEA LIFE TRUST SANCTUARIES The SEA LIFE TRUST owns and operates two marine wildlife sanctuaries. We created the world’s first Beluga Whale Sanctuary off the south coast of Iceland in 2020. Our Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek in the UK has been rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured seal pups before releasing them back into the wild for over 60 years. OUR WIDER WORK We work across the world to support practical local projects to protect marine wildlife and their habitats, alongside working on conservation campaigns to inspire positive and long-lasting change on a global scale.
Offices: Arbor Building 16th Floor, 255 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9AX, GB · Link House, 25 West Street, Poole, BH15 1LD, GB · Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall TR12 6UG, GB · SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary, Aegisgata 2, Vestmannaeyjar 900, IS
Our vision is of a world where our seas are healthy, protected and full of diverse life.
The SEA LIFE TRUST is a registered charity (no. 1175859) working globally to protect the world’s oceans and the amazing marine life that lives within them. Our vision is of a world where our seas are healthy, protected and full of diverse life. SEA LIFE TRUST SANCTUARIES The SEA LIFE TRUST owns and operates two marine wildlife sanctuaries. We created the world’s first Beluga Whale Sanctuary off the south coast of Iceland in 2020. Our Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek in the UK has been rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured seal pups before releasing them back into the wild for over 60 years. OUR WIDER WORK We work across the world to support practical local projects to protect marine wildlife and their habitats, alongside working on conservation campaigns to inspire positive and long-lasting change on a global scale.
Offices: Arbor Building 16th Floor, 255 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9AX, GB · Link House, 25 West Street, Poole, BH15 1LD, GB · Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall TR12 6UG, GB · SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary, Aegisgata 2, Vestmannaeyjar 900, IS
