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5 job(s) at WWF-UK

WWF-UK
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Treasury Specialist Job ref: REQ000904 £30,479pa Hours: 35 Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL /Hybrid Working 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. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We re looking to recruit a Treasury Specialist to join our Accounting Operations team and help ensure sound controls over the income and balance sheet of the organisation that is focussed on saving the world. As Treasury Specialist you will focus on accurately recording income, maintaining controls over bank and income control accounts as well as providing our sales ledger function. You will be involved in executing and processing foreign exchange transactions, processing income, updating daily bank reporting and short term cashflow forecasting. You will support our Treasury Manager to monitor current account and deposit balances and ensure they remain within treasury policy limits too. You will also make sure sufficient funds are available when needed for GBP and foreign currency payments as well as oversee the sales ledger processes. In addition, you will make sure activities comply with our policies and communicate with banks regarding transaction queries. Important will be the ability to contribute with ideas for improvements in Treasury processes. This role is an outstanding opportunity for a recent graduate eager to apply their studies in a practical, corporate setting, or someone in the early stages of their career, looking to build a career at the intersection of sustainability and corporate finance. We re looking for someone with: A strong academic grounding in sustainable finance, or a related field. A Master s degree is preferred, but equivalent experience or academic focus at undergraduate level would also be considered. A strong interest in learning everything related to a Treasury Operation. Excellent working knowledge of Excel. With excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication, IT & interpersonal skills. Some experience of working in a finance team would be desirable Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £30,479 pa. 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. Training 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. We value curiosity, analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset more than years of experience. If you re passionate about sustainability and want to develop real-world Treasury and financial skills, we d love to hear from you. 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. Application closing date - 06/07/2025 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.
WWF-UK
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Senior Internal Auditor Job reference: REQ000865 £48,000 - £52,000 Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview. At WWF-UK we re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website. About the role We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Internal Auditor for our Internal Audit Function reporting into the Head of Internal Audit. You will support the Board and executive management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of WWF-UK by providing independent assurance that risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. Day-to-day, you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and international network to manage the timely delivery of the International Audit Plan, while following agreed audit processes. This will involve travelling to WWF funded sites abroad. Depending on work requirements you may travel internationally for up to 8 weeks a year. You will lead, plan, organise and carry out audit engagements as well as collaborate with our Network Internal Audit Group to improve the standard of Internal Audit across the network. We will look to you to build relationships with key audit stakeholders and communicate results. You will advise management on systems of internal control and risk management too. Important will be the ability to make recommendations, monitor managements response and implement agreed actions. You will also oversee fraud monitoring, investigations and reporting in accordance with our fraud response plan. We re looking for someone with: CIA, CCAB or equivalent qualification. Substantial experience in leading complex internal audit reviews. A good understanding of risk-based internal auditing of both financial/non-financial systems. The ability to independently undertake audit engagements from planning through to reporting and close out. The ability to analyse complex information and translate this into impactful advice and value adding solutions. Effective communication, presentation & relationship building skills Strong documenting and report writing skills that can be adapted to different audiences. International travel experience preferred with the flexibility to travel internationally. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £48,000 - £52,000 pa. 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 30 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training 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. Application closing date: 11/03/2025 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.
WWF-UK Woking, Surrey
Feb 01, 2024
Contractor
Woking GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview. This is an incredible opportunity to use your background in impact investment, development finance, or sustainable finance to deliver real world impact and help fight for our world click apply for full job details
WWF-UK
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Os oes gennych brofiad o arwain a chyflawni strategaeth neu ymgyrch wleidyddol yng Nghymru, dyma gyfle gwych ichi ddefnyddio ch sgiliau i achub ein planed. Ar hyn o bryd mae WWF Cymru yn dilyn rhaglen waith aml-flwyddyn i fynd i r afael â newid hinsawdd, gwrthdroi colli natur a systemau bwyd cynaliadwy. Wrth i gynllun taliadau newydd gan y llywodraeth gael ei greu i ffermwyr, a gyda datblygiad cynllun carbon sero r Llywodraeth a r Bil Bwyd, mae r flwyddyn o n blaenau yn adeg dyngedfennol o ran ymgysylltu â byd gwleidyddiaeth yng Nghymru ar yr her driphlyg hon. Ymunwch â ni fel Arbenigwr Materion Cyhoeddus a defnyddiwch eich arbenigedd ym maes materion cyhoeddus i ddylanwadu ar system wleidyddol Cymru a r rhanddeiliaid perthnasol. Fel Arbenigwr Materion Cyhoeddus byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar gefnogi r broses o newid i system fwyd gynaliadwy. Bydd y gwaith hwn yn golygu datblygu ein strategaeth wleidyddol ar gyfer amaethyddiaeth, defnydd tir a bwyd, yn ogystal ag adrodd yn erbyn targedau cyflawnadwy allweddol. Byddwch yn adeiladu rhwydwaith o ddylanwadwyr gwleidyddol a fydd yn siarad dros ein blaenoriaethau ac yn cynorthwyo i gyflawni prosiectau hefyd. Chi fydd yn ein cynrychioli ni mewn digwyddiadau allweddol ac mewn cyfarfodydd â rhanddeiliaid gwleidyddol lefel uchel. Byddwch hefyd yn creu briffiau, blogiau a chynnwys i r cyfryngau cymdeithasol sy n ennyn diddordeb ac yn rhoi cyngor ar gyfer datblygu polisi. Bydd y gallu i ddarparu cyfres o dactegau creadigol sy n ennyn diddordeb, o styntiau i weminarau, er mwyn cefnogi r amcanion cyffredinol yng Nghymru, yn bwysig i r rôl hon. Yn arbenigo mewn arwain a chyflawni strategaethau ac ymgyrchoedd gwleidyddol llwyddiannus, rhaid ichi feddu ar wybodaeth fanwl o r Senedd a r byd gwleidyddol yng Nghymru. Byddwch wedi arfer â drafftio cyfathrebiadau gwleidyddol a goruchwylio rhagolygu, rheoli ac adrodd cyllidebol. Byddwch yn gallu mapio ac adeiladu rhwydweithiau cadarn yn effeithiol, ac adeiladu perthnasoedd cadarn â rhanddeiliaid gwleidyddol dylanwadol hefyd. Byddwch hefyd yn gyfforddus yn cydgysylltu rhanddeiliaid allanol ac adnoddau mewnol er mwyn cyflawni canlyniadau. Wedi rheoli prosiectau n llwyddiannus, byddwch yn meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu, dylanwadu a chydgysylltu cadarn hefyd. Yn ddelfrydol, bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth gadarn o faterion amgylcheddol yng Nghymru, mewn perthynas ag amaethyddiaeth, defnydd tir a/neu r system fwyd. Os ydych chi n teimlo n angerddol ynghylch achub ein planed ac yn gallu dylanwadu ar y broses o wneud penderfyniadau gwleidyddol lefel uchel yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd i glywed gennych chi. Ewch i n gwefan trwy glicio ar y ddolen, c wblhewch y cofrestriad ar-lein a chyflwynwch gopi o ch CV cyfredol gyd a r Datganiad Ategol i nodi beth sy n golygu y byddwch yn cyd-asio n dda gyda ni. Mae pob rôl yn WWF yn agored i geisiadau gan bob rhan o r gymdeithas. Credwn ym mhotensial pawb heb ystyried; rhyw, hil, crefydd neu gred, tarddiad ethnig, gallu corfforol gwahanol, strwythur teuluol, ffactorau economaidd-gymdeithasol, oed, cenedligrwydd neu ddinasyddiaeth, partneriaeth briodasol, ddomestig neu sifil, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, hunaniaeth o ran rhywedd, neu unrhyw agwedd arall sy n golygu mai chi yw chi. Yma yn WWF, rydym wedi ymrwymo i gynhwysiant ymwybodol sy n helpu i feithrin ethos o berthyn, cysylltiad a nod cyffredin. Yn ein barn ni, po fwyaf amrywiol ydym ni, gorau y byddwn ni; mae hyn yn ein dwyn ynghyd ac yn ein grymuso i ddatblygu, ymgysylltu ac ysbrydoli; ac yn hollbwysig, i helpu i greu dyfodol lle gall pobl fyw mewn cytgord â natur. Mae ein polisïau a n buddion yn adlewyrchu r ffaith ei bod yn bwysig i bobl allu cael cydbwysedd da rhwng bywyd a gwaith a gallu dod â u hunan llawn i r gwaith. Mae ar ein byd eich angen chi mwy nag erioed o r blaen. Ni yw r genhedlaeth gyntaf sy n gwybod ein bod ni n dinistrio r byd ac mae n bosibl mai ni yw r genhedlaeth olaf a all wneud unrhyw beth yn ei gylch. Rydyn ni n chwilio am bobl sy n teimlo n angerddol ynghylch ei gwneud yn annerbyniol yn wleidyddol, yn gymdeithasol ac yn economaidd dinistrio adnoddau naturiol ein planed. Mae arnom angen ichi ymuno yn y frwydr dros ein byd. If you are experienced in leading and delivering a political strategy or campaign in Wales, this is a tremendous opportunity to use your skills to save our planet. WWF Cymru is currently pursuing a multi-year work programme to tackle climate change, nature loss and sustainable food systems. With the creation of a new government payment scheme for farmers, development of the Government s zero carbon plan and the Food Bill the year ahead is a critical time for engaging politics in Wales on this triple challenge. Join us as Public Affairs Specialist and use your public affairs expertise to influence the Welsh political system and relevant stakeholders. As Public Affairs Specialist you will focus on supporting the transition to a sustainable food system. This will involve developing our political strategy for agriculture, land-use and food as well as reporting against key deliverables. You will build a network of political influencers who will speak up for our priorities and support project delivery too. You will act as our representative at key events and in meetings with high level political stakeholders. You will also create engaging political briefings, blogs and social content, and provide advice on policy development . Important will be the ability to deliver a suite of creative and engaging tactics , from stunts to webinars, to support overall objectives in Wales. Expert at leading and delivering successful political strategies and campaigns, you must have in-depth knowledge of the Senedd and the political landscape in Wales . You will be used to drafting political communications and overseeing budgetary forecasting, management and reporting. You will be effective at mapping and building strong networks and relationships with influential political stakeholders too. You will also be comfortable coordinating external stakeholders and internal resources to deliver results. Successful at managing projects, you will possess strong communication, influencing and coordinating skills too. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of environment issues within Wales, relating to agriculture, land use and / or food system. If you are passionate about saving our planet and able to influence high-level political decision-making in Wales , we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us. Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you. Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature. 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. Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.
WWF-UK Woking, Surrey
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Head of Grant Management Systems £49,342pa Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL There has never been a more important time to join the world's leading independent conservation organisation and the fight for our planet. This is an incredible opportunity for a senior level manager with significant experience in grant management to join the world's leading conservation organisation and play a key role supporting the achievement of an ambitious strategy to ensure a future where people and nature thrive. This is a new role that sits in our Science and Conservation Directorate. This team operates at the heart of WWF-UK and our network partners providing high-level thought leadership, collaboration on conservation programmes and works with governments and other partners. As Head of Grant Management Systems we want you to use your expertise to increase the impact and influence of the work we support internationally. This will mean ensuring we have the processes and rigor in place to delivery strategically important conservation programmes around the world. Responsible for our single largest area of spend, you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and lead our grant management process. We will look to you to ensure end to end accountability and oversee a consultancy project to design and deliver new processes resolving key process issues, including due diligence of partners and internal resourcing. You will screen the existing portfolio of conservation programme grants and provide a single point of accountability and oversight of grant making processes. From providing financial due diligence and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and alignment to providing advice on grant issues you will enjoy a high-profile role in the battle to save nature. For this role you must have significant experience in grant management or a similar role. This will have given you the knowledge to lead on reviewing business operations and processes. A strong project manager, you will be comfortable working alongside senior level stakeholders and used to bringing teams and departments together to plan effectively against shared goals. An effective communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, you will also have experience of managing multiple stakeholder relationships and prioritising projects too. Critically, you will excel at coaching and developing people. If you have the expertise to help us achieve maximum impact through planning and performance excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us. Application closing date : 12/12/2021 Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you. Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature. 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. Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet's natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.