ODA and International Biodiversity Funds Deputy Director

ODA and International Biodiversity Funds Deputy Director - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg ODA and International Biodiversity Funds Deputy Director Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 14th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 483242 Salary £86,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 1 Contract type Permanent Business area DEFRA - Environment - International Biodiversity & Climate Type of role Senior leadership Working pattern Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, London, York About the job Job summary This role is about continuing to increase the global impact of Defra’s development portfolio, maximising the impact of the UK aid budget that is managed by Defra, integrating it with other programming and leveraging it to deepen partnerships globally that will both tackle the global biodiversity crisis, and also reduce poverty and tackle inequality. Job description The postholder will continue to mature Defra’s systems, processes and programming and steward and oversee Defra's ODA portfolio – of approximately £345m over the SR period.  They will ensure that programmes align with government priorities and deliver environmental outcomes and that Defra maximises the learning and the technical partnerships between international and domestic teams. They will also ensure effective financial management, risk management, assurance, accountability and results reporting is in place, drawing on their previous fraud and safeguarding knowl