Senior Funder Compliance & Process Officer

Senior Funder Compliance & Process Officer (0885)

Location: Berlin, Brussels, London

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Duration: 6 months

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

Contract end date: 31/12/2025. Consideration for 3 days per week.

Closing Date: 26 May 2025

First Interview Dates: To be announced

Expected Start Date: June/July

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional in the charity sector to join our London/Brussels/Berlin offices. The role involves driving compliance, tools, and systems improvements, leading process enhancements, and advising on funder compliance to support our dynamic fundraising team. Part-time (3 days/week) or full-time options available.

Meet your Manager

Under the supervision of Laura Mertsching, based in London, who joined ClientEarth in 2022. Laura has a background in improving policies, processes, and tools related to funder compliance and efficiency, with extensive experience in the humanitarian and international development sectors.

Main Duties

1. Contribute to the global Fundraising Strategy by improving policies, processes, and tools across the funding cycle to ensure effective internal operations.
2. Plan and implement priority initiatives such as policy updates, risk matrix development, and streamlining income processes, collaborating with stakeholders.
3. Support decision-making within the funding portfolio and review new funding agreements, advising staff during contracting.

See the full job description below for additional duties.

Role requirements

• Experience in funder compliance, project management, or fundraising within medium to large global non-profits (essential).
• Understanding of financial, reputational, and legal risks involved in funding opportunities and agreements (essential).
• Experience in implementing new processes and working across departments with diverse expertise (desirable).
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Raiser's Edge (desirable).

See the full role requirements below.

Questions? Visit our Careers site for application guidance, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working: We are a Flexa accredited employer. Our policy allows working from home or other locations up to 80% of the time, with 20% office-based. Details on our Benefits page.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We can only employ individuals with legal right to work in the UK, Belgium, or Germany.

Note: ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Download the full job description and person specification.