Programme Officer (Marine)

FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global conservation organization is seeking candidates for a critical role in their Eurasia Marine Programme in Cambridge, UK. This position involves providing financial, administrative, and technical support to conservation projects, responding to team and grant compliance needs. Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of marine conservation issues. An opportunity to work at the forefront of global conservation with a dynamic organization awaits qualified individuals.

Benefits

Opportunity within a pioneering organization

Engagement in impactful conservation work

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Good understanding of marine and coastal conservation.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex financial and administrative activities within conservation projects.
• Respond to team and donor needs and support grant compliance.
• Promote conservation projects to a wider audience.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Time management

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Understanding of marine conservation

Determination to tackle conservation issues

Job description

Fauna & Flora's Eurasia Programme is seeking qualified candidates to provide financial, administrative, communications and technical support to the Eurasia Marine Programme.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support complex financial, operational and administrative activities and tasks within conservation projects.
• Respond to team, partner and donor needs and requirements and support grant compliance.
• Promote conservation projects and issues to a wider audience.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Good understanding and knowledge of marine and coastal conservation.
• Determination to tackle the issues facing the world’s marine species and habitats.

Personal Attributes

• Team player committed to supporting and strengthening local partners.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a ground‑breaking and entrepreneurial organisation at the forefront of global conservation.

Location

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

Additional Information

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