Senior Director, Conservation Programmes

Salary Range:                        Competitive

Start Date:                             As soon as possible

Duration of Contract:           Open

Location:                                Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK, with international travel as required

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, whilst improving the livelihoods of local people. Our guiding principles are to work through local partnerships, act as a catalyst for change, make conservation relevant and base decisions on sound science. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body.

We are acutely aware of the challenges we face. The world’s remaining natural habitats, and the species that depend on them for survival, are under greater pressure than at any time in recent history.  However, with the health of the planet now firmly centre-stage, we have an unprecedented opportunity to make a real difference.

We are now seeking a Senior Director to play a key role in the strategic development and management of FFI and to provide leadership to FFI’s regional conservation programmes.  This is a new role within the organisation, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and joining the Senior Management Team (SMT) in driving forward the mission and vision of FFI.  

You will have overall responsibility and accountability for the strategic development and management of our four regional conservation programmes – Africa, Americas and Caribbean, Asia Pacific and Eurasia, ensuring delivery against FFI’s Strategy and Business Plan.  You will collaborate closely with the Senior Director, Conservation Partnerships to ensure that FFI’s thematic programmes are effectively integrated into regional programmes to meet organisational objectives and to leverage conservation impact. For full details of all FFI’s conservation programmes, please see www.fauna-flora.org .

With a Master’s Degree or equivalent level qualification in biodiversity conservation or a related science/social science, you will have a proven record of ownership of, and accountability for, conservation programme strategy, management and operational delivery at a similar level.

You will bring strong technical conservation skills to the position, together with a keen understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks within which we operate.  Your excellent communication, networking and negotiating skills will enable you to represent FFI at the highest level, promoting and positioning FFI with confidence and credibility.  Your leadership and management skills will ensure you empower your teams to achieve excellence, delivering programmes on time, to a high quality and within budget.

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.  Fluency in languages spoken within our regional programme portfolio may be an advantage.

For further details and to apply please visit: http://www.fauna-flora.org/about/jobs/

 The closing date for applications is Sunday, 8 January 2017.  No agencies please.

 FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity