Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities
to conserve nature. We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local
communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active
since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation
organisations. We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and
Wildlife Rescue.
Job Title: Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: 1 April 2021
Salary: £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus
Job Outline:
The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing
the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the
CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s
fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia
and further afield.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the
Department
- Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
- Be
responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film
and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
- Establish, market and
manage GRI’s on-line store
- Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption
packages
- Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
- Design,
implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events
Officer
- Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential
of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
- Be responsible for all Corporate
Partnership Agreements
- Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s
Programme
- Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and
formulate realistic strategic objectives
- Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social
media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
- Experience of data
analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
- A strong understanding of strategic
communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
- Exceptional
communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
- An
eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with
willingness to innovate
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI
vision, mission and strategic objectives
Advantageous Skills:
- Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Demonstrable
experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
- Good working knowledge of CRM software
Career Progression
GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision. The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the
international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner. Opportunity
will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department,
which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.
Annual Leave
In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days