Senior Programme Adviser, Latin America

This is a UK-based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

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About the role

This is a part time, fixed term contract for 24 months.

We’re looking to recruit a Senior Programme Advisor, Latin America within the Conservation, Advocacy and Policy team at WWF-UK.

As the Senior Programme Advisor, you will provide strategic advice and oversight for a portfolio of international grants delivered by WWF Network partners, ensuring alignment with WWF-UK’s goals. You’ll collaborate with country offices and internal teams to support programme development, identify resource needs, and ensure quality assurance and risk management.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in conservation or development programme management, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies. You’ll need to be a strategic thinker with a track record of developing funding proposals and engaging stakeholders.

Benefits, rewards and location

The salary for this role is £43,851 (pro rata). We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Regular wellbeing initiatives

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.