Administrator – Part Time, Fixed Term
Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy - Hybrid
Contract: Fixed Term until 17th July 2026
Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 per annum, pro rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Do you thrive on helping others, proactively solving problems and a varied working day? If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your organisational skills and play your part in saving nature!
We are looking for a motivated and adaptable Administrator to join the Global Conservation Directorate. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide vital administrative support across several key teams with time split between Global Species Recovery, Ecology and Conservation Science teams.
Although this role is primarily home based, there will be a requirement to attend the RSPB’s headquarters in Sandy, Bedfordshire on a regular basis. We envisage that the successful applicant will be based within a one hour commute from Sandy. Additionally, occasional travel to other locations may be necessary to provide in-person support for meetings and events.
You will play a central role in keeping our teams running smoothly, working closely with the Principal Administrator (Global Species, and Ecology) and the Senior Administrator (Conservation Science). Your responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating travel and accommodation (including international travel)
* Processing vehicle hire requests
* Arranging and supporting meetings online and occasionally in person
* Assist with management of IT equipment
* Support to deliver events and workshops
* Managing diaries and schedules
* Administration of financial processes and procurement
* Using Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint to keep everything organised and accessible
We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, flexible, and solutions-focused. You’ll be confident juggling multiple tasks, building strong working relationships, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, take on new challenges, and be part of a passionate team working to protect nature on a global scale.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and tools, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and PowerPoint
* Working knowledge of SharePoint Online
* Knowledge of financial terminology and processes
* Knowledge of document management and team collaboration tools
* Proactive approach to problem solving.
* Able to communicate and engage effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, video, email or in person
* Able to organise and coordinate all aspects of meetings and events logistics
* Able to prioritise tasks effectively, particularly when under pressure from competing priorities
* Experience of working in an office or customer care environment in an administrative role
* A minimum of 5 GCSE’s, including Maths and English
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
* Interest in and knowledge of conservation and the natural world
* Experience of working with volunteers
Closing date: 23:59, Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Interviews: 8th October 2025
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
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