Salary: £31,942 to £33,233 depending on experience
Hours: Full time, Hybrid
Location: Wallingford
Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
Are you proactive, collaborative, and passionate about biodiversity? Do you enjoy supporting senior managers and scientific projects, working independently, and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders? If so,we’dlove to hear from you.
We’relooking for an experienced Science Administrator to join our Science Area of 120 scientists.You’llplay a key role in providing high-quality administrative support, helping ensure scientific projects and processes run smoothly and efficiently. With a flexible approach, positive attitude, and ability to manage varied responsibilities,you’llcontribute to effective collaboration and the success of our science teams.
Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Provision of full administrative support including diary and meeting management,planningand booking complex travel arrangements including the provision of visas,accommodationand conference facilities in line with the requirements of the Science Area.
2. Financial duties will include managing corporate credit card, monitoring budgets, processing expense claims, and raising requisitions, purchaseordersand invoices.
3. Organising events on site, at other UKCEH sites and at external venues, working collaboratively with other support staff to deliver this. This will include setting up meeting rooms, arranging catering, tele/video conferencing facilities, booking accommodation and coordinating visitor arrangements.
4. General supportfunctions e.g. mailing, emailing, photocopying, collating,filingand archiving, and population of corporate databases.
5. Act as Secretariat to the Wallingford Site Planning Team and administrative support to the Wallingford Head of Site.
6. Workwith managers to coordinate interviews and local inductions to ensure that they are booked accordingly and run smoothly.
7. Providing administrative support for events and workshops, including support with meeting facilitation, recording and transcribing meetings using software tools, and following up on actions.
8. Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
9. Providing ad hoc science support to projects, including contacting landowners to gain access permission for ecological surveys, data input, equipment preparation and occasionally helping with fieldwork and engagement with international experts.
For the role of Senior Science Support Administrator,we’relooking for somebody whohas:
10. A degree and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field e.g. environmental science. Thiswould beadvantageousbut is not a requirement.
11. Experience of scientific project support and administration.
12. Demonstration of excellent organisational and time management skills (incl. calendar and event management).
13. Is a confident and professional communicator, able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships through strong networking and negotiation skills.
14. Is proactive in seeking opportunities to support scientists and improve administrative processes.
15. Excellent knowledge and use of a range of Microsoft suite packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
16. Enthusiasm combined with an ability to work as part of a dynamic team,participatingactively in cross site networking meetings.
17. Has experience of working with a high volume of sensitive/confidential data with attention to detail and accuracy.
18. Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.
Working for UKCEH is rewarding
We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-orientedperks, such as:
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If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your personal career goals, the team would love to receive your application.
Please apply bysubmittingyour CV along with a response to the question below.In answering thequestion,provideup to 150 words, using specific examples todemonstrateyour personal contribution and impact.Your answers should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience most relevant to thisrole.Pleasedo notsubmita separate cover letter.
At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive andequitableworkplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance—has the opportunity tothrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application process—pleasedon’thesitate to reach out. So, ifyou’reexcited about this role but your experiencedoesn’talign perfectly with every requirement,we’dlove to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.