Programme Assistant, Capacity Conservation & Leadership

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international conservation organization in Cambridge is seeking a Programme Assistant to support its Conservation Capacity & Leadership team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative, financial, and logistical support, contributing to impactful conservation initiatives. Strong organizational and communication skills in English are essential. This position offers benefits like a generous pension and attractive leave allowance.

Benefits

Generous pension

Attractive leave allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build effective relationships and adapt to organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and team in achieving programme targets.
• Support in administration, finance, logistics, and communications.
• Contribute to conservation leadership and partner support initiatives.

Skills

Administrative experience

Excellent numeracy

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication in English

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26.08.2025

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10.10.2025

Job Description:

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

Candidates should have relevant administrative experience, excellent numeracy, organizational, and time management skills, and a structured approach to work. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building effective relationships. The candidate should be self-motivated, a team player, and adaptable to changing organizational needs. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required.

This role offers the opportunity to work in an impactful international organization focused on global conservation. Benefits include a generous pension, attractive leave allowance, and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building, central Cambridge, near historic sites, museums, the River Cam, markets, and cafes.

For application details, please visit our website and download the application pack.

The application deadline is Sunday, 7 September 2025. Interviews are expected during the week of 15 September 2025.

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