Species Team Administration and Support Officer

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive. Best known as the world's leading conservation body, we're also committed to safeguarding the natural world through tackling the global threat of climate change. And by helping to change the way we live, we'll ease pressure on natural resources.

The Species Team Administration and Support Officer will play an essential role in the organisation by providing PA support to the Head of the Species Team and administrative and logistical support to the whole Team to ensure its smooth running.  We’ll also expect you to undertake some background research on species-related subjects and assist with keeping the team up to speed with information and relevant policy papers. This post will also provide some back-up administrative support to the Forest Team.

With a keen interest and commitment to WWF’s mission and sound administrative experience, you will excel in a team and thrive on the challenges of problem-solving and meeting deadlines. Your strong communication skills will enable you to quickly form effective working relationships with colleagues across WWF and high standards in your work will help the Species Team make their projects a success. 

For more information please see the job description.

Additional Information 
Salary: £20,000 per annum full  time equivalent 
Location:Godalming, Surrey
Contract type: Permanent, 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Wednesday)
Reference:1664
Closing date: 12th January 2012
Interview date:26th / 27th January 2012

Applications

To apply send your CV and a covering letter which details how your experience and skillset meets each point within the person specification. In the covering letter please also state the job code and where you saw this post advertised and send both documents to:

The Recruitment Specialist 
WWF-UK 
Panda House 
Weyside Park 
Godalming 
Surrey GU7 1XR

t: 01483 426444 
f: 01483 426409

or email: recruitment@wwf.org.uk

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