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To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form<\/a> by 9AM, Friday 10 July.<\/h5>\n

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About us<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Sobre el puesto<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Head of External Relations is a key senior leadership role at Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) responsible for overseeing effective fundraising and communications strategies to support the organisation’s work protecting rainforests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.<\/p>\n

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for building RFUK\u2019s external profile and support for its ambitious 2033 vision to scale up community-led protection of tropical forests. The position combines strategic communications, outreach, targeted campaigns, and media engagement to connect RFUK\u2019s impactful programmes to its growing audience, supporters and funders.<\/p>\n

This a key role in the organisation, managing a small team, working closely with the Programmes team to craft compelling narratives that drive engagement and action, with the Operations team to ensure financial sustainability, and with the Executive Director to create and implement targeted fundraising strategies.<\/p>\n

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About you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This role requires a strong commitment to social and environmental justice, the ability to form and cultivate relationships with a range of different groups, and the ability to communicate complex issues persuasively.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You\u2019re 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\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

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Job description and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.<\/p>\n

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Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form<\/a> by 9AM, Friday 10 July<\/strong>. Tenga en cuenta que el formulario ser\u00e1 anonimizado para su examen por el grupo de expertos.<\/p>\n

Please note that CVs will not be considered.<\/p>\n

We strongly encourage all candidates to read our Recruitment FAQs<\/a> before submitting their application.<\/p>\n

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 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.<\/p>\n

Initial interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held en l\u00ednea<\/strong> on Thursday 16 July. <\/strong>Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.<\/p>\n

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Equal Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

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