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Their mission is to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way.  Together we show up, we stand up, and we get things done.  And we’ll do it again tomorrow.

In the last five decades, Greenpeace has become one of the foremost environmental organisations in the world, winning victories that have put climate and nature protection on the map. Fast forward to the present day, and they have gained huge momentum. Their movement is booming, environmentalism is mainstream and the solutions are more viable than ever. They look to the future from a position of strength. Now is the time to seize it.

We’re at a pivotal point in human history to turn the tide on climate change and biodiversity loss.  In order to ensure Greenpeace’s campaigning efforts continue to be effective and to keep up the pressure on government and businesses, they fundraise from private individuals and charitable trusts and foundations who help them continue their work.  Their high-performing Fundraising Department contributes significantly towards a Global Capital Campaign to raise EUR100M for a new ship, and there is so much more they want and must do.  Greenpeace UK are therefore looking for two talented high-value fundraising specialists and leaders to lead key areas of their activity and ensure that they continue to sustainably grow their philanthropic income.

As the Head of Individual Major Gifts, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing a programme that will drive income growth from high-value individuals.  This is an opportunity to take on a successful programme to new heights through effectively managing and growing a developed portfolio of donors, as well as lead a small and dedicated team of fundraisers to transform their supporter pipelines.  As a leader within the Key Relationships and wider Fundraising team, you will identify and create opportunities for collaboration across the team, and as the UK Lead for the Global Capital Campaign, you will also play a vital role across their international network of offices.

Success in this role will therefore require an experienced major gifts professional with a track record of securing 6-figure level gifts (or more) from individual philanthropists, and a strategic approach and enterprising mindset to achieve progress.  A skilled negotiator with gravitas and highly developed interpersonal skills, you will inspire confidence and motivate those around you to rise to the ambition of Greenpeace’s mission.  It will be important that you have some experience of line managing others, and getting the best out of the people or teams that you’ve led.  To be a successful leader in the Key Relationships team will require resilience, adaptability, and solutions-focussed approach.

We are at a crucial point in time for both the planet and our futures.  If you are excited by the opportunity to play a significant role in turning the tide on environmental destruction and want to see a fairer, more equitable planet for all through engaging philanthropic support, please consider applying.  We’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Thursday, 19 February 2026
1st interviews will be held from early March 2026

Greenpeace’s commitment to diversity:

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we work alongside. We’re committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.

We know the environmental sector has further to go when it comes to representation. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past. This is a priority for us, as reflected in our representation targets and our approach to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply – you might be exactly who we need.

For more information, please visit https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/work-for-greenpeace/diversity-and-inclusion/