Administrator (Bedfordshire)
Employer: RSPB
Location: 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.
Temporary: Fixed term, to 17 July 2026
Working hours: Part-time for 30 hours per week.
Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Pro Rata
Closing date: 23:59, Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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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
Additional Information:
This is a fixed-term role until 17 July 2026, part-time for 30 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 8th October 2025. For further information please contact tracy.winn@rspb.org.uk
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.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
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