Vacancy #: 1525 Unit: Global Species & Key Biodiversity Areas Programme Location: Species Programme Office, Cambridge, United Kingdom Reporting to: Deputy Director, Global Species Programme Work percentage: 100% Function group: P1 Expected start date: 01 May 2017 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months with possibility of renewal) Closing date: 23 April 2017 BACKGROUND This post is part of the IUCN Global Species programme and is based in IUCN’s UK Office. The Communications Manager plays a key role in developing and delivering communications, marketing, website and partnership support for the Global Species & Key Biodiversity Areas Programme, in association with the Species Survival Commission (SSC). The position requires innovative thinking and strategic skills