Fauna & Flora is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the team as Senior Technical Specialist (Nature Positive) to lead important programmes of work within the Business & Nature team, including the development of corporate nature strategies, supply chain frameworks, net positive impact, nature-related risk and impact assessments and ecosystem target setting.
This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with leading global businesses and other stakeholders and play a leading role in translating nature ambition into practical on-the-ground impact. As a senior member of the team, you will get involved in wide-ranging projects and activities, contributing technical expertise across different geographies and sectors including renewable energy, mining, and food and agriculture. You will be presented with opportunities to apply and grow your proven knowledge and experience of the business and nature field through the practical application of fast-evolving frameworks, models and concepts.
The role combines significant technical knowledge of biodiversity and nature-related issues with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, communicate effectively with external stakeholders and contribute to the development of new opportunities that advance the goals of the Business & Nature Programme.
A collaborative and dynamic team player, you will be a recognised expert in the field of business and nature, with an established skillset in research and analysis, written and verbal communication, and leading relationships at a senior level. You will have an in-depth understanding of the international landscape for business and nature, the role of the private sector in halting and reversing nature loss, and the interconnections between nature and wider sustainability issues.
In return, Fauna & Flora 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. Offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge.
Salary: £50,775 - £53,450 per annum. Contract period: Permanent. Start date: As soon as possible.
Closing date: 2026-08-31
HOW TO APPLY:
Please download the job application pack from the vacancy page for further details on how to apply. Application pack (PDF): https://www.fauna-flora.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ff_2026_senior_technical_specialist_business_nature_application_pack.pdf. The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 August 2026. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
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