Programme Assistant, Capacity Conservation & Leadership

Fauna & Flora; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international conservation organization in Cambridge is seeking a Programme Assistant to support the Conservation Capacity & Leadership team. The successful candidate will manage administrative tasks, basic finance, and communications, ensuring effective programme delivery. Ideal applicants will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and be fluent in English. Benefits include a generous pension, annual leave, and life insurance.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Attractive annual leave allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an administrative role is required.
• Excellent numeracy, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and team with programme targets through administration.
• Provide basic finance and logistical support.
• Disseminate learning and manage communications.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Assistant to deliver effective support to the Conservation Capacity & Leadership team. The successful candidate will assist the Director and Conservation Capacity & Leadership team members in delivering the programme’s targets, through administration, basic finance and logistical support, disseminating learning, and communications. The role will in particular support Fauna & Flora’s conservation leadership, partner support, and professional development initiatives.

You will have relevant experience in an administrative role, with excellent numeracy, organisational and time management skills and a structured and methodical approach to work. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective working relationships with colleagues. You will be a self-motivated team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With excellent communication skills, you will have a proven ability to communicate with a range of audiences. Fluency in English is essential.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.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.

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

The closing date for applications isSunday, 7 September 2025.Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 15 September 2025.

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