Job Description

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Conservation and Scientific Research team to facilitate the efficient operation of all work undertaken. They will be key to the coordination and scheduling of projects and supporting team members with estimates of time and resources for project activity.

The post holder will provide secretarial support at meetings and will also update information about the analytical equipment on shared equipment databases. They will be responsible for undertaking financial administration of the departmental budgets, including purchasing, as well as for maintenance of web resources (web pages, social media feeds) and paperwork.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, and with previous experience in an administrative role, in particular with experience of administering complex programmes with multiple stakeholders. Extensive experience in the use of standard software packages is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate knowledge of project management.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities