Grants Officer

• Manage a portfolio of grants from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
• Draft compelling funding proposals, cases for support, and progress reports that translate complex science-based campaigns into funder-friendly narratives.
• Build and maintain grant management systems and infrastructure to support a growing fundraising function.
• Collaborate with the Head of Philanthropy & Foundations on major proposals and donor stewardship.

This role directly supports WePlanet's mission to advance evidence-based environmental solutions by securing funding for campaigns on clean energy, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection, and global development, enabling the organization to scale its impact.

• Two or more years of experience in grant writing, trusts and foundations fundraising, or a closely related role (e.g., bid writing, policy writing).
• Experience working on proposals or grants targeting major US, UK, or European foundations.
• Excellent written English with ability to translate complex science-based content into compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills; comfort with data, budgets, and financial figures.

Full-time, 2-year fixed term position, fully remote with flexible hours overlapping European working day. WePlanet values experience over formal education and welcomes diverse applicants.

WePlanet is a global movement of citizens and scientists advocating for ecomodernist solutions to environmental challenges, including nuclear power, alternative proteins, GMOs, and climate cooling interventions, with a mission to rewild the planet and achieve human prosperity alongside planetary restoration.