Senior International Programme Officer (Nature-based Solutions)

Location: Hybrid working with 1-2 days working from home as appropriate/agreed.
Contract: Permanent working full-time 35 hours per week
Report to: Head of International Programmes
Closing date: 12 PM on 2 March 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Ashden

Ashden is a climate solutions charity. We identify and support organisations delivering proven climate solutions in the UK and Global South, and we work to scale their impact through funding, partnerships and visibility. Our work focuses on accelerating fair and systemic change towards a just, low-carbon future.

About the Role

A detailed job description can be found here.

We are recruiting a Senior International Programme Officer to lead delivery of Ashden’s international nature-based solutions work, including our Thriving Forests programme and international nature awards.

This role focuses on programme delivery, grant management and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with programme partners and grant holders in the Global South, support capacity strengthening, engage funders and investors, and contribute to the development of future programmes.

The role combines practical programme management with strategic input and external relationship-building.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of international nature-based solutions programmes
• Manage sub-grants, consultants and programme reporting
• Support grant holders to strengthen organisational and financial capacity
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders
• Contribute to monitoring, learning and reporting on programme impact
• Support delivery of Ashden’s international nature-based solutions awards
• Contribute to fundraising and development of new programme opportunities

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• At least five years’ experience in climate, environmental or nature-based solutions work
• Strong project and grant management experience
• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equitable and community-led climate action

Desirable:

• Knowledge of climate finance, conservation or biodiversity
• French and/or Spanish language skills
• Project management training or certification

Working at Ashden

We offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact climate work internationally
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

You can find a list of our benefits here.

Application Process

Taking note: research shows that while men tend to apply for jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women and marginalised people tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply.

Throughout your application we want to hear from you, in your own voice, about your skills and experience, and how you share our values. Applications to Ashden are reviewed by members of our team, and the use of AI-generated content in recruitment can sometimes lack depth, authenticity, and creativity, and may result in applications not being progressed. Therefore, whilst AI may be a supplemental tool you choose to use to enhance your application (for example by researching or formatting your application) we encourage you to showcase your skills and experience in an authentic, honest, and personal way.

We use Applied, a behavioural science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity. You will be asked three work sample questions which will be scored anonymously by the hiring team. Once all the answers are scored, we will look at the CVs of the top scoring candidates and make a shortlist for interview.

First interviews take place online on Thursday 12 March 2026. Second interviews take place in person on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at our office in Victoria. We will reimburse candidates for their travel.

If you need any further information about our recruitment process or need to discuss any support or reasonable adjustments that you may require to make an application, please contact the People team at [email protected]

Adjustments could include (but are not limited to)

• extra time during tasks or video applications
• assistance if the test or assessment is on a computer, such as closed captions
• option to interview remotely or without the camera on
• hold the interview at a specific time of day
• a British Sign Language interpreter
• offering alternative or less formal methods of assessment, such as allowing candidates to prepare a verbal essay in which they can explain their strengths and suitability for the role.

We use this approach to make the opportunity as accessible as possible and ensure a diverse range of people are able to show us their potential.

Questions

• Can people outside of the UK apply for this role?
  • No. We are unable to apply for visas and can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Can I ask for feedback on my application?
  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only provide individual feedback to candidates who are invited to interview.

Guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. As part of the commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role, as set out in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme, please contact [email protected]