Executive Manager, Conservation Leadership Programme

Fauna and Flora International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

The Conservation Leadership Programme is looking to recruit an Executive Manager to lead this dynamic partnership programme. The role of the Executive Manager is to direct strategic programme development, fundraising and collaborations, deliver the annual business plan, manage a small team across the three conservation organisations, manage financial resources and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. There will be opportunities to be creative in finding ways to engage and support a cadre of developing conservation leaders from around the world, and a requirement to facilitate training and workshops in pursuit of CLP’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct strategic programme development, fundraising, and collaborations.
2. Deliver the annual business plan.
3. Manage a small team across three conservation organisations.
4. Oversee financial resources and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
5. Facilitate training and workshops to support conservation leaders.

Qualifications:

The Executive Manager will have a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification and significant relevant work experience in the conservation sector or a related field. The successful candidate will have strong programme management experience, a proven track record of fundraising, and experience in strategic planning. You will be an inspirational leader with strong communication skills and experience managing geographically dispersed teams. Extensive experience in facilitating training and workshops (in-person and online) in a related field is essential.

What We Offer:

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, alongside two other leading organisations with an international network at the forefront of global conservation. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. 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 visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 6 April 2025.