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Programme & Partner Development Officer - Fixed Term Reference : SEP20250497 Location : Flexible in UK Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (at least 30 hours per week) Contract : Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 Salary : 27,123.00 - 28,956.00 Per Annum Benefits : Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance Would you like to make an important contribution to the RSPBs exciting international work? We run a range of programmes overseas that deliver major benefits for both wildlife and local people, working closely with local partner NGOs. We are now looking for an International Finance Officer to join our Programme and Partner Development team (PPD) to carry out key administration, monitoring and reporting tasks. PPD supports all the delivery teams in International together with several other teams elsewhere in the RSPB. Our main duties are project development, grant fundraising and grant management, but we also work on carbon finance, programme management and partner capacity-building. What's the role about? The post-holder will contribute in three main ways. They will undertake financial administration work for RSPB-funded international programmes. For example, they will be involved in processing payments, preparing and monitoring contracts, checking partner expenditure reports, carrying out audit spot-checks, administering our timesheet database and completing related checks, and overseeing contract budget processes. They will help PPD colleagues with expenditure monitoring and reporting for selected externally funded projects. This work will include assisting with financial claims, checking timesheets and receipts, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and preparing documentation for project audits. They will support other areas of PPDs work as needed. Aside from excellent numeracy skills, the post-holder will be highly organised, happy to work in a close-knit, busy team and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. They will also be skilled at cultivating and maintaining internal and external working relationships. Ideally, the post-holder will have previous experience of handling sensitive financial data and grant/financial administration. Very occasional travel around the UK may be required. The Key Result Areas for the job are listed below. Oversee RSPB-funded contract budgets and expenditure in close collaboration with project managers to ensure financial propriety. Recognise and minimise RSPB financial risk by supporting the monitoring of project compliance with external grant conditions and taking action to improve systems and processes and/or alert the Senior Programme and Partner Development Officer to ensure management is aware. Monitor partner expenditure on RSPB-funded projects and programmes and advise relevant staff of issues where necessary. Cultivate and maintain relationships with staff in partner organisations to ensure they comply fully with financial reporting obligations to the RSPB, and to assist and advise them in financial management. Prepare appropriate contracts with partner organisations and other contractors, ensure they are enacted properly, process payments and liaise closely with the Finance Department to ensure that these payments are made efficiently. Monitor and report progress towards achievement of work programmes to the Senior Programme and Partner Development Officer and to donors to ensure adherence to their guidelines. Demonstrate effective team working to adhere to our values. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Educated to degree level, or with sufficient relevant experience to be able to carry out duties effectively. Knowledge of financial management Advanced spreadsheet skills Excellent numeric skills Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Proven relationship and partnership building skills Proven financial management skills Proven diplomacy and negotiation skills Cultural sensitivity Experience of handling financial data - spreadsheets and databases Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Knowledge of the BirdLife International partnership Proven risk management skills The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 12th Oct 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Week starting 27 Oct. Interested ? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ