Programme Officer, Programme Management Support

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer, to contribute to effective delivery of the Programme Management Support’s work. The successful candidate will take responsibility for financial tracking of the team’s funds, general and specific administration and organisation, targeted research on particular themes, and support with communications and fundraising. They will provide particular support to our work on plants.

You will have excellent writing, critical thinking, analytical, administration, organisational and time management skills and a structured and methodical approach to work. You will have a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent level work experience.  A good knowledge and understanding of a range of habitat, species and social conservation issues, and the wider context for conservation is essential and experience of working with NGOs would be advantageous. With excellent communication skills you will be a self-motivated team player, but equally able to work independently. You will have a proven ability to write for a range of audiences. Fluency in English is essential.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 5 January 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 20 January 2025.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.