Ecology Solutions

Practice Administrator

Ecology Solutions (Hertfordshire office) Cokenach Estate, SG8 8DL

Full-time, maternity cover role (October/November 2023 – March 2025), with potential for a permanent position

Salary: circa £28,000 dependent on experience

Ecology Solutions is a leading consultancy specialising in ecology planning solutions and offering an extensive range of expertise, providing services to numerous and diverse high-profile clients within both the public and private sectors.

Our Hertfordshire office is seeking a Practice Administrator to deliver an efficient and effective support to our busy office to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and scheduling ecological surveys;
• Recruitment and training of seasonal fieldworkers;
• General office administration and management, including filing, ordering office equipment and stationery, answering phone calls, and monitoring office email, liaising with clients as appropriate;
• Data searches, collection, and input;
• Equipment processing and ordering; and
• Booking accommodation and travel.

   
Experience, skills, and personal qualities required:

• Previous administration experience;
• Experience in project management desirable;
• IT literate and open to learning new IT processes with good knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel. Prior experience of formulas, conditional formatting, and pivot tables would be advantageous;
• A team player;
• Effective planning, coordination, and time management skills;
• A flexible approach, a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to change; and
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle due to office location.

   
Staff benefits include a Cycle to Work scheme and Give a Day, Gain a Day charity volunteering scheme.

The role is full-time, five days per week, 9am to 5pm, and is office-based.

How to apply:

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and your experience and suitability for the post to east@ecologysolutions.co.uk

Closing date:

9am, Monday 9th October 2023.

Closing Date: 09/10/2023  Location: Ecology Solutions (Hertfordshire office) Cokenach Estate, SG8 8DL