Alicia Wiltshire
About Alicia Wiltshire
Alicia Wiltshire is a Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2020. She focuses on enhancing children's education and development through strategic partnerships and community fundraising initiatives.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Alicia Wiltshire serves as the Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager at Save the Children UK. In this role, she has been responsible for developing strategic partnerships with regional businesses to enhance community fundraising efforts. Her work focuses on supporting children's education and development both in the UK and internationally through various business collaborations. She has held this position since 2020 and continues to contribute to the organization's mission.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Prior to her current role, Alicia Wiltshire worked at Save the Children UK as a Community Fundraising Manager from 2019 to 2020. During her nine-month tenure, she focused on community engagement and fundraising initiatives aimed at supporting the organization's goals. This experience laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities and deepened her understanding of community fundraising strategies.
Background in Animal Behaviour and Psychology
Alicia Wiltshire studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a Master of Science in Animal Behaviour from 2015 to 2016. This one-year program provided her with insights into psychological principles related to animal behavior, which may inform her approach to community engagement and fundraising in her current role.
Education in Agricultural Business and Management
Alicia completed her Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business Management at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from 2012 to 2015. This three-year program equipped her with knowledge in agricultural business practices, which may contribute to her skills in managing partnerships and fundraising efforts.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Alicia Wiltshire has held various positions prior to her current role at Save the Children UK. She worked as a Franchisee Services Executive at LeasePlan UK for four months in 2016, and as a Marketing Assistant at Deltek for three months in 2015. Additionally, she served at the Wild at Heart Foundation, first as a Rehoming and Operations Assistant from 2016 to 2018, and later as Rehoming and Operations Manager from 2018 to 2019. These roles have contributed to her expertise in community engagement and operational management.