Development Manager

About the role

World Animal Protection is seeking a Development Manager to lead a regional portfolio within its global Development function, focusing on building relationships and securing philanthropic support across the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Own and deliver the income strategy, targets and budget for the regional portfolio.
• Build, steward and progress relationships with high‑value supporters, funders and partners.
• Manage and report on a live pipeline of development opportunities, taking action where progress stalls.
• Work cross‑functionally to turn opportunities into funded partnerships.
• Lead and develop a Development Lead, setting objectives and supporting growth.
• Advise senior stakeholders on relationship health, pipeline strength and partnership implications.

Required profile

• Proven track record in philanthropy, development, partnerships or new business within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and convert high‑value external relationships into long‑term support.
• Strong pipeline management with sound judgement on prioritisation.
• Experience leading a team or significant work area with high standards of delivery.
• Confidence to advise senior colleagues on development strategy and priorities.
• Bonus: experience in a global or multi‑market organisation, or in charity/mission‑led contexts.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contribution of 10%.
• Life & accident insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional paid leave (Christmas closure, volunteer, pawternity, companion animal bereavement).
• Healthcare benefits and 30 days sick pay.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working policy and flexible working options.