Technical Officer (Nature Positive), Business & Nature

Fauna & Flora International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering organization as a Technical Officer focused on nature-positive initiatives. This role offers the chance to collaborate with global businesses on impactful projects that address nature loss and sustainability issues. You will engage in diverse sectors such as renewable energy and agriculture, gaining valuable insights and experience in the evolving business and nature field. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a generous benefits package, including a pension contribution and attractive leave allowance. If you are passionate about conservation and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Attractive annual leave allowance

Life insurance

Salary exchange schemes

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in research and analysis, written and verbal communication.
• Good understanding of international business and nature landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Support development of corporate nature strategies and supply chain frameworks.
• Work with global businesses to translate nature ambitions into impact.

Skills

Research and analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Understanding of business and nature

Job description

Technical Officer (Nature Positive), Business & Nature

• Salary: £32,515 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as Technical Officer (Nature Positive), to support the work of our Business & Nature team including the development of corporate nature strategies, supply chain frameworks and landscape initiatives for nature.

This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with leading global businesses and other stakeholders to translate nature ambition into practical on the ground impact. You will get involved in wide-ranging projects and activities, across different geographies and sectors including mining, renewable energy, food and agriculture, and tourism. You will be presented with opportunities to grow your knowledge and experience of the business and nature field through the practical application of fast evolving frameworks, models and concepts.

A collaborative and dynamic team player, you will have an excellent skill set in research and analysis, written and verbal communication, and relationship building. You will have a good understanding of the international landscape for business and nature, the role of the private sector in halting and reversing nature loss, and the interconnections between nature and wider sustainability issues.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance, and salary exchange schemes.

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 download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 17 April 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 21 April 2025.

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