Job Description

Purpose of role:

To support monitoring and evaluation, and day-to-day running

of international conservation grants programmes at WFN:

an impactful fundraising and

grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects across the

Global South.

Reports to:

Head of Grants



Whitley Fund for Nature



Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity supporting grassroots conservation leaders across

the Global South. Through project funding (Awards), training, and media profile, we support

local solutions to the planet's most pressing conservation challenges. Our winners are

courageous changemakers, working alongside communities to save species and protect ecosystems.

Established in 1993, we have channelled 24 million to +220 conservation leaders in 80

countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and

Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people

and biodiversity. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate

about our mission, and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron,

HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassador Sir David Attenborough.



Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family trusts and foundations, as well as from

individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of around

2.6m/year. We raise funds based on winner need, and in the coming years are seeking to

steadily grow what we provide in support to winners, and so are bolstering the capacity of our

team in line with this ambition.



The Opportunity



We are looking for a diligent and data-minded Grants Assistant to join our

small and dynamic team. This new role will support the WFN grants team in monitoring and

evaluating active grants, analysing and assessing the charity's impact, and in the smooth

running of our grants programmes. This is an entry level role, ideal for a candidate looking to

put their conservation expertise into practice, and to support impactful grassroots

conservation work around the world.



The Grants Assistant will support the Head of Grants and Grants and Network Manager in WFN's

application and review processes, grant management, and impact evaluation work, and will

support the flow of information about the work our winners are doing on the ground to the rest

of the WFN team. If you have keen interest in monitoring and evaluation and a passion for

biodiversity conservation, then please consider this exciting opportunity to contribute to a

highly respected conservation organisation making a real difference on the ground.



GRANTS ASSISTANT - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential:

MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Conservation/ Zoology/ Environmental

Science)



Demonstrable understanding of grassroots conservation projects, issues and solutions

(ideally in Asia, Africa, Latin America)



Data-minded and analytical, with solid understanding of evaluation methods and trends



Strong writing skills with ability to turn technical reports and language into accessible

content for a lay audience



Efficient and organised, with high attention to detail and ability to manage logistics



Proficient and comfortable using databases



Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint



Flexible 'can do' approach and will flourish in a small team and charity environment



A knowledge of and passion for wildlife conservation

Desirable:

Experience working and/or travelling in the Global South



Experience of event organisation



Experience using Salesforce/CRM databases.



Additional details and benefits



Attractive holiday package totalling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays.



Training and professional development opportunities provided.



Hybrid working opportunities



The charity operates a Pension Scheme and a Life Assurance Scheme.



How to apply



Apply as soon as possible via our website and before the 24th August (end of day).



Please indicate what your notice period, if any, would be in your letter.



Please also send a signed copy of our Candidate Privacy Notice with your application

(available from our website).



This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work

in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.



Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are

only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of

the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.



Diversity and Inclusion



At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone

feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity

in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and

diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore

particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled;

LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to

progressing and continuing development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any

additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered

solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.