Programme Assistant, Capacity Conservation & Leadership

Fauna & Flora International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An impactful conservation organization in the UK is seeking a Programme Assistant to provide support for the Conservation Capacity & Leadership team. This role involves administration, logistical support, and effective communication to help meet programme targets. Candidates should have relevant administrative experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits such as a pension contribution and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Attractive annual leave allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent numeracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and team in delivering programme targets.
• Provide administrative and logistical support.
• Communicate and disseminate learning effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Programme Assistant, Capacity Conservation & Leadership

• Salary: £25,495 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 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