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Head of Fundraising
Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Communications
About the Role
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 seeking a Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Communications to lead this work and drive the next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead a global team and take ownership of:
- Shaping and delivering our fundraising and marketing strategy
- Building income and partnerships
- Strengthening our global reach
Responsibilities
As Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Communications, your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing a clear fundraising strategy that supports core operations and conservation projects, leveraging corporate partnerships, major donors, trusts, foundations, and individual giving
- Identifying opportunities to grow and diversify income
- Leading marketing and communications activity that:
- Builds awareness
- Strengthens our brand
- Drives engagement
- Collaborating with sanctuary teams and colleagues across Merlin Entertainments
- Building strong relationships across:
- Internal stakeholders
- External donor and partner networks
- Media and commercial relationships
- Developing and leading high-performing global teams
- Creating a collaborative, focused, and results-driven culture
- Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice, including clear monitoring and reporting
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Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for a proven leader with:
- Strong experience in fundraising and communications
- A track record of delivering successful fundraising strategies with income growth across multiple streams
- Proven ability to secure and manage high-value partnerships, particularly corporate partnerships
- Commercial awareness to identify new income opportunities
- Leadership experience developing high-performing teams
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
- Strategic experience overseeing marketing and communications to drive engagement and income
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If you’re seeking a role where you can: ✔ Lead at pace ✔ Build meaningful partnerships ✔ Contribute to global conservation effort
— this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Benefits
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40% discount on LEGO purchases
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25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
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Private Medical Insurance (Single cover available)
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Merlin Magic Pass – complimentary annual tickets to ALL our attractions worldwide for your family and friends
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Enjoy the Ride Pass – complimentary annual Gold-edition Merlin pass for yourself and up to 5 others
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2 volunteer days per year
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Discounted rates at Merlin hotels globally
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Up to 55% off cinema tickets
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For 50% staff discount at SEA LIFE attractions, see ASCegas
Visit Our People Wellbeing Portal for details on all additional benefits including generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements.
Pay Range: Competitive (excellent pension scheme)
For accessibility support during the recruitment process, please email: recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz. Our team will respond as soon as possible.
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