
Fauna & Flora
Fauna & Flora seeks an experienced leader to build and drive our private sector income
strategy at one of the most critical moments for nature and people. The Head of Private Sector
Development will play a pivotal role in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding transformative
private sector funding opportunities across sectors, with a focus on particular sectors with
most potential e.g. finance, insurance, FMCG. They will work closely with the Chief Executive
Officer, Senior Conservation Directors and Fundraising Teams and the Director, Business &
Nature to identify, develop and build global relationships with companies to develop and
diversify Fauna & Flora revenue sources and partnerships.
This is a high-impact role: part strategist, part relationship builder, and part internal
champion — ensuring that targeted collaborations with the private sector generate and grow
sustainable income, often while advancing Fauna & Flora’s conservation mission and
strengthening our resilience and influence globally as led by the Business & Nature team.
The Head of Private Sector Development will work closely with the Director, Business &
Nature to identify and evaluate new collaborations, ensuring any funding opportunities are
aligned with our mission, strategic goals, and values. The successful candidate will bring deep
relationship-building and business development experience, strategic acumen, and exceptional
interpersonal skills.
In return we offer the opportunity to be part of a pioneering conservation organisation with a
120-year legacy and a bold future vision and to influence global to local partnerships at the
intersection of climate, nature and people. You will be joining a passionate, mission-led team
committed to real-world impact, with opportunities for growth, innovation and leadership at a
critical time for our planet.
We offer a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and
salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few
minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the
central market and shopping centre and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on
how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 July 2025. First interviews
are likely to be held during the week commencing Monday, 4 August 2025
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