Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation. Their vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. They 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. They have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting opportunity to gain real breadth of HR experience and exposure in an international organisation. FFI is offering a diverse role with a wide range of activities, from dealing with routine HR queries and providing a comprehensive and efficient administration service, to supporting the development and implementation of HR systems and procedures. You will also take the lead in employee induction, advising and supporting managers on recruitment, managing and developing the HR pages of FFI’s internal online platform to strengthen HR communications and maintaining and developing their HR information system.
You will have experience working within an HR team, and have developed a good understanding of HR practices. With excellent administrative skills, you will be highly organised, methodical in your approach to work, and have meticulous attention to detail and a clear focus on outputs.
Keen to take ownership of your work, you will be proactive and able to work autonomously. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive, productive work relationships with colleagues around the globe and ensure that FFI’s HR Department remains a trusted and approachable service for managers and employees. The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality is essential, as is fluency in spoken and written English.
You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, FFI offers 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, including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Location: Cambridge, UK
The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 August 2015.