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Salary Range: £24,700 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 and methodical individual to provide administrative support to the CEO Department. Key responsibilities include:
- providing financial administrative support (including processing expense claims, raising purchase orders, processing invoices)
- facilitating the day to day running of the CEO office, including acting as the first point of contact for visitors to the CEO including VIPs
- providing logistical support to key governance meetings and events
- providing general administrative support within the CEO office and to the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as required
- maintaining electronic correspondence files
- drafting meeting briefings for the CEO and other senior staff
You will have broad administrative experience, with strong numeracy skills, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a methodical, rigorous approach to work. A meticulous attention to detail is essential.
You will represent Fauna & Flora professionally at all times and have a proactive and positive approach to work. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to develop positive, productive working relationships. The ability to apply sound judgement and discretion in all areas of work, maintaining utmost confidentiality is essential.
Working closely with the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and the Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team, you will be a strong 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.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 December 2024. Interviews are likely to take place between 12 - 16 December 2024.
