Development Officer

We have a unique job opening for a Development Officer at  Aqua-Spark!   Do you want to join us on our mission to radically change the global aquaculture value chain to healthier more sustainable and more accessible production while generating financial returns for our investors?

About Aqua-Spark

Aqua-Spark’s mission is to move the global aquaculture industry towards more healthy and sustainable production of blue foods and aquatic materials. Aquaculture is the most efficient and healthiest food system available to humankind, if you do it right. At Aqua-Spark we are investing in companies along the value chain that demonstrate a shared vision of a sustainable future. We are building a holistic ecosystem that demonstrates that healthy and sustainable production brings better financial returns with less risk for all stakeholders. Collaborating with value chain participants to motivate industry adoption, causing system change on a global scale. Aqua-Spark is currently preparing the launch of its second fund, focused on aquaculture in Africa.

Role summary

The Development Officer at Aqua-Spark is a responsible, strategic and proactive person. This role is all about actively growing our investor base by identifying, approaching, and converting new leads into long-term partnerships. You are someone who thrives on initiating contact, crafting tailored outreach, and building genuine connections with investors who share our mission. The Development Officer drives force in mobilizing new capital for Aqua-Spark’s growing portfolio, and a trusted relationship-builder for both new and existing investors. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines commercial instinct with purpose, and who brings the energy and discipline to generate momentum in a complex, relationship-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, generate, and convert new investor leads — with a focus on private wealth, family offices, and (impact) investing networks
• Lead investor conversations from first contact through to onboarding and relationship management
• Represent Aqua-Spark at investor meetings, events, and conferences, and open new channels for outreach
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with both new and existing investors
• Collaborate with leadership to shape capital raising strategies and investor messaging
• Contribute to the development of investor materials, updates, and communications
• Maintain accurate investor records and pipelines in CRM system
• Stay informed on trends in sustainable finance, aquaculture, and impact investing

What you bring

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, investor relations, or business development in the investment and/or impact space
• A confident, engaging presence: you connect easily with people and naturally earn trust
• Demonstrated success in bringing in and retaining significant investment relationships
• Native-level English speaker with excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Comfortable speaking to senior stakeholders, both one-on-one and in group settings
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Solid understanding of fund structures, financial metrics, and the dynamics of capital raising
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Venturelytics) and digital communications
• Deep interest in sustainability, impact investing, and Aqua-Spark’s mission
• Willingness to travel internationally
• A genuine care for the planet and oceans

What we offer

• Competitive salary + profit sharing
• 38 days of paid leave
• A purpose-driven, international work environment
• A collaborative, values-based team
• The opportunity to live and work in the Netherlands

Interested? Please send your resume and motivation to Bente Jonker (HR) at We look forward to receiving your application!