Rainforest Foundation UK
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
About us Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world's rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them. Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises. About the role Do you want to lead transformative fundraising and communications strategies that make a global impact? As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping RFUK's external profile and driving income growth to support our ambitious 2033 vision: scaling up community-led protection of tropical forests. Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll oversee strategic communications and fundraising, manage a small team, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and operations. This is a senior leadership position where no two days are the same-whether you're crafting compelling narratives, engaging major donors, or amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities on the global stage. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in London with hybrid working options. We offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference. About you You're an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You're a creative communicator who can turn complex issues into persuasive, accessible messages that drive change and support for our mission. You know how to secure significant income from foundations, corporates, individuals and major donors, and you're confident in building long term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive on collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do. If you're passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK's future, we'd love to hear from you. Job description and benefits Please download the full job description . We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance and four weeks of work from anywhere flexibility. Location Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter. RFUK can sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for the successful candidate if required. Application process To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday16 th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel. Please note that CVs will not be considered. Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 29 th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview. If you have any questions about the role, please email and we will respond to you on Wednesday 7th January. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within RFUK. As part of our recruitment process, you may voluntarily complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form . This form is used solely for monitoring purposes and helps us ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your application. Closing date Friday 16th January 2026, 9AM