Salary Range: £39,640 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.
Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
We are seeking a highly organised individual with excellent executive assistance, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to undertake a key coordinating and supporting role to Fauna & Flora s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Governing Council and Committees.
Your responsibilities will include:
providing comprehensive executive assistance to SLT members, including diary management, booking complex travel and processing expense claims
providing comprehensive logistical support to weekly SLT meetings, including collating agenda and papers, taking minutes, tracking decisions and following up on action points and approvals
providing comprehensive logistical support to Council and subcommittee meetings
enabling effective information flow between SLT and across the organisation
facilitating the smooth running of the CEO s office
You will have experience in a similar role supporting senior teams, Boards and/or committees. Used to working across teams, joining the dots and making appropriate connections, you will help to ensure everyone has the right information at the right time. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to work and a positive solutions-oriented mindset, you will have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a highly methodical approach to work. The ability to take accurate, well-written minutes is essential, as is confidence in arranging hybrid meetings using appropriate equipment and technology.
You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, representing Fauna & Flora in a professional manner at all times and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to develop positive, productive working relationships. Committed to Fauna & Flora s mission and values, you will be an excellent team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount.
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.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 24 February 2025.