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Job Description
In preparation of the start of the 2025 ecological survey season we are looking for some additional support and resource within our Sheffield office.
The primary task that is required for the role of Office Assistant is the scheduling of our 17 Ecologists on ecological surveys within our Sheffield office. This will require a strong logistical experience and the ability to problem solve with some geographical knowledge.
Our ecologists undertake a variety of protected species surveys including breeding and wintering birds bat activity surveys with roost emergence surveys internal/external inspections of buildings presence/absence surveys for dormice reptiles great crested newts water voles and badgers to name a few. Each survey has seasonal weather personnel and geographic restrictions that determine when and who can undertake each; this needs to be fed into our schedule for each member of the ecology team so they know where and with whom they are going every day. The schedule is fundamental for the smooth running of the season for our team which can be challenging during the peak season and during changeable weather conditions.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for assistance with health and safety maintenance and monitoring of survey equipment uploading data etc. In addition the role will include some more general administration tasks for the Ecology team. We are looking for someone with a bright and positive personality who has excellent organisation skills and is good working as part of a team.
The role will involve:
- Ecology staff survey scheduling
- Maintenance and monitoring of work equipment ensuring it is ready to be used for ecology surveys.
- Assistance with Health and Safety.
- Administrative support to the SW regional team.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in an administration role.
- Experience of running a schedule/event planner or similar
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- A bright and positive personality with a can do attitude.
- Good IT skill
- Good organisational skills Desirable but not essential
- Experience or interest in Ecology would be desirable
This is a initially a fixed term parttime role which can be worked flexibly Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm for 21 hours per week.
What you can expect in return:
We are offering a competitive salary of 22500 per annum pro rata with the opportunity for annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme 25 days holiday compressed working week and a holiday purchase system. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme. Staff wellbeing is very important to us and the teams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activities inwhich we would encourage team members to participate.
FPCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their race or gender.
INTERESTED If you would like to apply for a position with us please upload your CV.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
ABOUT FPCR
Established in 1957 FPCR are an award winning multidisciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning Architecture Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.
Employment Type
Full Time
