Global Head of Grants

Are you passionate about using your global strategic development and fundraising expertise to make a meaningful impact on the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our Global Head of Grants. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of our mission, leading ClientEarth's global fundraising team to drive income growth.

Global Head of Grants

In this key role, you'll help ensure ClientEarth's continued success in environmental protection and policy advocacy. By leading the management of ClientEarth's grants income from trusts, foundations and other statutory and institutional funders, the Global Head of Grants will play a vital part in expanding the organization's initiatives, advancing its legal and policy work, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Hannah Braithwaite. Hannah leads fundraising efforts for ClientEarth and is accountable for all organisational income. Hannah has worked in fundraising for more than a decade, specialising in raising significant funds for international nature and climate causes, and has held senior leadership positions for the past 5 years.

• Drive the implementation of fundraising strategies targeting global Trusts, Foundations, and Governments.
• Take the lead on managing ClientEarth's grant relationships across all fundraising regions.
• Oversee the Grants Management Team, providing effective line management and ensuring that Leads, Managers, and Officers are supported and empowered to take charge of their respective funding portfolios.

• Extensive experience in grant management and contract oversight with complex funders.
• Strong understanding of foundation, institutional, and statutory income streams, as well as financial processes.
• Proven expertise in managing multi-year and seven-figure grant proposals from trusts, foundations, and/or institutional funders.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the United Kingdom.