Development Manager Organisation: MARINElife Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 +3% pension contribution Location: Home based (easy access to Dorset, UK) Hours: Full Time Position type: Paid Contract: Fixed Term Contract Closing date: Mon 16 January 12 Website: www.marine-life.org.uk Contact name: Tricia Dendle Contact telephone: +44 (0) 1308 425615 Contact email: tricia.dendle@marine-life.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARINElife is a young and creative UK charity carrying out scientific research and educational work on whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine animals in the oceans of North-west Europe. We are looking for a full-time Development Manager to lead the organisation through a strategic period of growth. The post will initially be for one year, with a view to an enhanced salary and longer-term position subject to performance. Key activities will include managing day to day operations, delivering MARINElifes development strategy, securing significant new funding to facilitate growth, and acting as lead contact point. We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader, with a strong track record in fund-raising, business management and development. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of working in the environmental field, preferably in marine biodiversity conservation. You will be well-organised and self-motivated work and able to work with limited direct supervision. You will be part of a small professional team working nationally but largely based in Dorset, and will work with and help motivate a wider network of volunteers. Responsible To: Chairman of Trustees Location: Based at home initially Duration: One year full-time contract in the first instance Weekly hours: 37 hours (flexible to include weekends and evenings) For a job description and an application pack please email tricia.dendle@marine-life.org.uk Interview Date: Week commencing 30th January 2012 Start Date: As soon as possible after interview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------