Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: Bringing conservation to life through our work, championing effective approaches and increasing funding for Earth’s overlooked species and ecosystems and the communities working to protect them.

Synchronicity Earth is an ambitious, fast-growing, UK-based charitable foundation focusing on global biodiversity. Since our founding in 2009, we have distributed over £17.5M in grant funding to well over 150 organisations protecting biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Melanesia.

We are recruiting a new, two-person, executive management team, to drive the organisation forward on its next phase of development. The Co-Executive Director (Finance & Operations) and Co-Executive Director (Programmes & Engagement) will have experience in growing organisations, be innately creative and innovative and have a commitment to protecting and restoring our natural world.

By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the role will oversee operational risk management, finance, information systems, infrastructure and HR. They will work closely both with the other Co-Executive Director (Programmes & Engagement) on all governance aspects of the organisation, and with the Board of Trustees. Given our recent growth trajectory, there will be a significant focus on improving systems and processes throughout the organisation, proposing solutions to create an efficient, dynamic organisation capable of delivering at pace and at scale. High standards are part of the DNA of Synchronicity Earth.

The role will also be responsible for overseeing organisational and staff development, ensuring teams have the skills and knowledge to make Synchronicity Earth a truly global organisation. Mentoring and people development will be key to success.

We are looking for an experienced finance and operations professional who enjoys growth and innovation and understands the importance of the enabling role of core operational functions to whole-team effectiveness and delivery. The ideal candidate will have the energy and commitment to oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation whilst also considering how to continually improve the operational infrastructure to deliver our ambitious growth plans. You should be adept at driving operational excellence across the organisation, implementing strategies that align with the organisation's mission, and fostering an environment that promotes innovation and agility in response to an ever-changing landscape. In summary, we are looking for a transformative leader. Perhaps most importantly is your commitment to our work and our values centred on trust, fairness, flexibility, creativity, flourishing diversity and care.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to quoting reference 7513. The deadline for applications is 9am BST Monday 30th September.

Location: We will offer a hybrid working arrangement with four days in the Central London office for the first 6 months and three days after that period.

Salary: Salary band £110k to £120k

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in mid-October and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in late October, following which, formal interviews with Synchronicity Earth will take place in early-November. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

To confidentially get in touch about this role, or for advice on your application please contact, Clara Nelson Strachan clara.nelsonstrachan@perrettlaver.com

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Synchronicity Earth’s EOM Statement

Our workplace values and culture

We pride ourselves on having an open and inclusive culture. Our team supports each other and encourages new ideas and creativity to help us develop new projects and reach new audiences with our work. We aim to apply the same dedication to a flourishing diversity of people and wildlife on our planet through our programmes to our working environment and strive to make this environment open and inclusive for everyone. We recognise that the environment sector (and our organisation, as part of it) does not reflect the diversity of the global community it serves (particularly in terms of ethnic diversity) and has a long way to go to be as inclusive as possible to ensure people from all backgrounds and personal situations feel welcome in the workplace.

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