Overview
The Arctic Initiative Leadwillprovide overallleadershipfor thedevelopment ofan exciting grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, using this to test the opportunity for longer term Fauna & Flora engagement in this region.Working closely withrelevant Directors,the rolewilldeliver theArcticInitiativein line with agreed outcomes and funding. This role will provide overall leadership for the planned scope ofwork andwill help to drive itsstrategicevolution in line with a phased,adaptiveapproachover the lifetime of the grant, and inform decisions about any future engagement.
A central element of theprojectwill be stewarding the development of anew platformtoelevate Arctic community voicesinglobal decision-making.The post-holder will play a critical role in ensuring this work contributes to a more people-centred narrative in international policy, finance, and conservation debates, and is shaped through a phasedco-design process grounded in listening, trust-buildingand community-defined priorities, and will evolve as learning emerges.Given the scope andprofileof the work,expertisefromprevioussimilar initiatives is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
You willbringrecognisedexpertisein Arctic political and governancecontexts,with proven experience engagingcrediblywith bothseniorpolicymakersand community representatives. ComfortablerepresentingFauna & Flora at national and internationallevels,you willcombineeffectiveleadership with the ability to work effectivelyinan international NGO, including managing in a matrix-like structure.The role will also involvebuildingand leadingasmall, high-performing team.You will have aleadership style that empowersothers,values collaboration and learning,excellentpeople-management skills, and the ability to deliver complex work to ahigh standard against project aims,objectivesand timelines.
Benefits
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation,and to help shape an ambitiousinitiativeat a formative stage.In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, an attractive annual leaveallowanceand life insurance. This position is based at Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge office, with partial remote working, to be agreed between the post-holder and line manager.
Apply and timings
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is 30th March 2026.Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 13thof April.
Eligibility
This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa
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