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Development Manager, UK

Permanent employee, Full-time · United Kingdom Remote
Role Summary

Are you passionate about transforming school food and ready to make a significant impact on the food system? As the Fundraising Manager concentrating on major donors & corporates, you will play a pivotal role in scaling School Plates, our flagship UK programme, aimed at making school menus healthier and more planet-friendly. With our School Plates Awards and Global Plant-based School Food Network both expanding rapidly —currently working with 70 major school caterers feeding over 1 million children daily —you’ll drive growth by securing crucial funding from major donors and corporate partners.

You’ll be an experienced relationship builder, a driven and enthusiastic self-starter, and an excellent project manager who shares our ambition to revolutionise school food. Are you  passionate about improving school food and changing the food system? Can you match our ambition?

Job Details
Reports to: Director, UK
Location: Remote (home-based), UK
Key relationships: UK Director, UK Head of Programme, International Fundraising Manager, International Grant Writing Manager, other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders
Hours: 32-40 h per week
Salary range: £40-42,000 (based on 1FTE) depending on experience 
Responsibilities
  • Lead and innovate UK fundraising efforts, focusing on major donors and corporates.
  • Develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.
  • Cultivate and expand relationships with new major donors, moving them along a prospect pipeline.
  • Support the stewardship of existing major donor relationships, ensuring continued and increased support.
  • Draft compelling theories of change, cases for support, and other key materials.
  • Manage our visionary ‘donor circle’ initiative.
  • Build and strengthen corporate partnerships, crafting tailored cultivation plans.
  • Support the writing of successful grant applications and reports, as needed.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.
  • Proven success in securing significant funds from donors or corporates.
  • Exceptional project management and organisational skills and the ability to write strong proposals and reports 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and engaging presence and an impact driven mindset 
  • Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to travel nationally as needed.
  • Deep passion and commitment for ProVeg’s mission
Preferred: 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the plant-based food sector.
  • Membership of a professional fundraising body
Benefits of working with us
  • A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
  • Provision of a work laptop.
  • Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
  • Career development support.
  • Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
  • We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
  • And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible


Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about leading transformative change in school food, we’d love to hear from you. Application infos below. 

Further information

Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The recruitment process consists of: 
1.    Online Cognitive Aptitude test + Personality test
2.    Online trial task
3.    Interview with Senior Management

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About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. 

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 12 countries across four continents and more than 200 employees. 


Data Protection Information for Applicants
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English. If you are applying at ProVeg INT, more Information can be found here, available in German and English.
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