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Development Manager

Closing date:
Salary: £36,761 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
We’re looking for a strategic, proactive fundraiser with a proven record of growing income. You’ll help shape our fundraising strategy and lead its delivery, raising the money that powers nature restoration from the Tees to the Tyne.

Contact details

Emily Routledge: eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk

For more than 50 years, Durham Wildlife Trust has protected and restored nature from the Tees to the Tyne with the backing of its members, supporters and partners. Our Strategy 2030 aims to secure the resources needed to deliver lasting impact for nature recovery and growing both unrestricted and restricted income is central to achieving that aim.

The Development Manager will lead the Trust’s income generation team to maintain and grow support for Durham Wildlife Trust, supporting colleagues to deliver target levels of unrestricted and restricted income. The role will develop opportunities across seven areas: membership; appeals and donations; business partnerships; high-value supporters and philanthropic giving; Gifts in Wills and Gifts in Memory; charitable trusts, foundations and grant makers; and in-kind support.

Purpose of post

Lead the income generation team to maintain and grow support for Durham Wildlife Trust. To achieve this, you will develop opportunities in these areas:

  • Membership
  • Appeals and donations
  • Business partnerships
  • High-value supporters and philanthropic giving
  • Gifts in Wills and Gifts in Memory
  • Charitable trusts, foundations and grant makers
  • In-kind support

About the role

  • Full-time
  • Fixed term: initial 1 year period (maternity cover), any continuation will be subject to funding.
  • Place of work: Rainton Meadows, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU/Hybrid

How to apply

  • Please complete the application form below and provide a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role.
  • Submit the form and statement as two documents by email to – eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk
  • Please put Development Manager in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU on Friday 11th December 2026. Should you have any concerns regarding availability for interview, please contact eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk

For full details about the role, please see the Job Pack below.