• Meaningful Work: You'll be an integral part of a small, dynamic team, providing essential administrative support to vital scientific research efforts across England and Wales. This isn't just admin; it's about supporting a mission.
• Immediate Start: We're looking for someone ready to hit the ground running. The assignment is expected to last a minimum of 10 weeks from 20th October 2025, with the potential for extension.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy an hourly rate inclusive of holiday pay, ensuring your compensated fairly for your valuable contribution.
• Office-Based & Collaborative: This is a full-time (37 hours/week), Monday to Friday role based in the office (hybrid after a few weeks), offering a stable working pattern and a chance to collaborate directly with research staff and various partners.

• Providing comprehensive administrative support: managing timesheets, vehicle logs, accommodation, expenses, and procurement.
• Handling professional communications via calls, emails, texts, and visitor interactions.
• Managing confidential information with discretion.
• Utilising data (potentially including GIS) to coordinate land access for fieldwork.
• Overseeing maintenance needs for buildings, tools, and vehicles.
• Managing Health & Safety and training diaries.
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Producing accurate reports and improving office systems.
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• Demonstrable experience in an administrative position.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise, problem-solve, and work autonomously.
• Flexibility to occasionally travel and stay away, adapting your working pattern where necessary.
• Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent experience).

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