Programme Officer

Fauna & Flora International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in Cambridge seeks a candidate for financial, administrative, and communications support within their Eurasia Marine Programme. The ideal applicant will have experience in managing financial and operational tasks in conservation projects and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of marine conservation issues is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence marine conservation efforts significantly while supporting local partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating complex financial and operational activities within conservation projects.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Knowledge of marine and coastal conservation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support to the Eurasia Marine Programme.
• Promote conservation projects to a wider audience.
• Support and strengthen local partners.

Skills

Coordination of financial and operational activities

Time management

Strong verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration with partners

Grant compliance support

Job description

• Start date: March 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

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

You will be experienced in coordinating and supporting complex financial, operational and administrative activities and tasks within conservation projects. You will have excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills, and will be responsive to team, partner and donor needs and requirements and will have experience in supporting grant compliance. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in promoting conservation projects and issues to a wider audience. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of marine and coastal conservation alongside a determination to tackle the issues facing the world’s marine species and habitats.

You will be an excellent team player and be fully committed to supporting and strengthening local partners. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

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 Sunday, 1 February 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 23 February 2026.

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