Since being founded in 1961, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has led the way in conservation across Suffolk, protecting some of the county's most important wildlife areas. As a grassroots organisation, we’re passionate about ‘Bringing nature back’ by inspiring and empowering local communities to care for and act on behalf of nature, while managing our 50 nature reserves and advocating for wildlife.

As the Senior Supporter Development Officer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering an exceptional supporter journey, while enabling evidence-based decision-making. You will also lead the Membership Team in efficiently administering our membership programme, ensuring consistent, high-quality engagement with all members. Through these efforts, you will provide critical reporting and insights to drive sustained membership growth and make a tangible impact on our work across Suffolk.

This role is central to realising Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s vision of “A Wilder Suffolk” by expanding and engaging our membership base, you will help us reach our strategic goals of connecting and caring for 30% of the county’s habitats by 2030, and inspiring 1 in 4 people to actively support this mission. Through your leadership, we will strengthen our capacity to bring nature back to Suffolk and secure a healthier, more vibrant future for the county’s wildlife and people alike.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 10 March 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter.

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail plus public engagement staff receive logo clothing.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.