Job type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Belgium or the Netherlands within commuting distance of Brussels.
Closing date: 26th March at 09.00 GMT. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.
Who are we?
WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy, fundamentally reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Our vision is a world transformed, in which Circular Living is commonplace. Where the systems that provide our everyday goods contribute to the world's prosperity and sustainability instead of reducing it.
WRAP is driving Circular Living through four key areas: accelerating the circular economy, future-proofing food, preventing problem plastics and transforming textiles. We catalyse action from policy makers, businesses, NGOs and citizens to make it happen.
We have offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and live projects in over 30 countries.
Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to make Circular Living the norm.
The role
This is an exciting new role for a solutions-focused and highly effective communicator to support WRAP’s impact growth ambitions across the European Union and beyond. The role is a 12-month fixed term contract and there will potentially be opportunity to extend the contract.
As our Senior EU Development Manager, you will establish, develop and grow WRAP’s relationships with funders; to grow global WRAP income and meet WRAP Europe’s income targets.
You will lead partnership development with European registered Trusts, Foundations, Multilaterals and government ODA as well as fundraise from international funders, working with WRAP global colleagues to secure long term income growth, all in service of WRAP’s impact objectives. You will deliver this by:
Growing our pipeline of European and international funders and identifying new funding opportunities that fit with WRAP’s strategic impact objectives.
Working with WRAP global colleagues to develop and deliver high quality winning proposals.
Ensure growth in WRAP’s income streams by nurturing relationships and developing excellent partnership proposals.
Developing relationships with new funding / consortia partners and ensure continuing retention and engagement from existing funders, via regular updates, events, meeting invites and excellent proposals.
Contribute to the embedding of WRAP’s fundraising strategy across WRAP, creating a fundraising culture.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a self-starter with proven relationship management skills. You will be able to demonstrate:
Significant experience of working within a charitable fundraising environment, working with trusts and foundations / multilaterals / government ODA.
Evidence of successfully identifying, researching, and approaching potential funders, delivering compelling pitches and securing income.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate scientific information and data into engaging and impactful written submissions and presentations.
Persuasive negotiation skills and the ability to communicate decisively with tact and initiative.
Strong relationship management experience, with proven ability to bring together a wide range of stakeholders to drive change, secure commitment and aid collaborative working.
Key role requirements:
Ability to travel regularly to meet funders / stakeholders / WRAP colleagues in UK and abroad.
Ability to join regular meetings with external stakeholders and attend industry events in Brussels / the Hague.
Ready to lead the way to circular living?
If you think you have what it takes but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of your age, race, gender, neurodiversity, ability, beliefs, sexuality, or personal preferences.
We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Find out more about life at WRAP here.
