Application Deadline: 10am, Wednesday 11th December 2024 Early applications are advised. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified. Job Title: Operations Administrator Location: Hybrid – ideally commutable to a Nattergal site Employer: Reporting to: Nattergal Limited Head of Operations Number of Positions: 1 Salary (per annum pro rata): Negotiable, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP Contract: Permanent Job Snapshot Nattergal is a dynamic new nature restoration company with a mission to deliver “nature recovery at scale to provide vital benefits for society and sustainable financial returns.” With three nature restoration sites currently under management, and more in the pipeline, this is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and resourceful person to join an organisation at the cutting edge of nature recovery at an exciting time in its journey. The Opportunity: We are looking to recruit a dynamic Operations Administer to join our fast, paced nature recovery start up. This position will report to the Head of Operations and be responsible for a wide range of administrative and support tasks to ensure our site level operations are carried out in an effective, efficient and safe manner. In addition to the role and it’s benefits you will be enrolled on to the Change Agents UK Sustainability Leadership Skills programme. You can benefit from networking with peers, 1:1 coaching to focus on your professional development and a series of workshops covering our three key areas of study; personal effectiveness and work skills, concepts and theories and engagement, influence and impact. About the Role: The successful candidate will: Provide administrative support for the Operations team, which includes on-site teams at Nattergal’s three current sites: Boothby Wildland in Lincolnshire, High Fen Wildland in Norfolk and Harold’s Park Wildland in Essex. Assist in the research, organisation and paperwork required for due diligence and on boarding of new sites, be they acquisitions or managed services. Support the setup of new sites across operational and community activities, including working with our Business Administrator to set up utilities' accounts, for example, or with the Rewilding Landscapes Manager to map local stakeholders. Also, you will provide ongoing support to Site Managers for matters such as: Procurement support, ensuring supplier due diligence is undertaken, and appropriate contracts are drawn up aligned with Nattergal policies. Ordering materials and supplies and maintain inventory. Assisting in budget preparation and expense management activities. Lead on the organisation of community meetings, workshops, training etc, including booking external facilities, travel and catering. Supporting best-practice health and safety systems across our sites. Support the continuing important of company-wide systems and processes. Person Specification Essential: Relevant qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience with operations/administration, preferably in a land management related organisation (e.g. conservation, forestry, farming), or a similar role. Knowledge of business operations and procedures – including procurement and supplier management. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. Demonstrate a passion for nature, heritage and the outdoors. Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to understand and manage financial information. Excellent proficiency using Microsoft suite of programmes such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good problem-solving skills. A systematic and thorough person: an excellent organiser with high attention to detail. Desirable: Has an interest in nature recovery and rewilding. Commutable distance to a Nattergal site – as we are keen to employ locally A reliable, dependable and diligent person with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Self- motivation to drive work forward without supervision. Willingness to take on new and varied tasks and continuously learn in a dynamic environment. We also ask you to complete an optional Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring form; this does not form any part of the selection process but is used to help us monitor the effectiveness of our policy. Benefits: Annual Leave: 25 Days 8 Bank Holidays Pension Information: Pension Scheme In addition to the role and it’s benefits you will be enrolled on to the Change Agents UK Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme. You can benefit from networking with peers, a series of workshops, 1:1 coaching to focus on your professional development. You are welcome to get in touch with us with any questions before applying – please email us at applicationschangeagents.org.uk or call us on 01572 723419. Job offers will be subject to suitable right-to-work and reference checks and the successful applicant may be required to undergo a DBS check. Change Agents UK is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where there is under-representation. If you need additional support to enable you to complete the application process, please contact us. Information on placement terms can be found at www.changeagents.org.uk/information-employment-terms About the Company: Nattergal Limited Nattergal is a nature restoration company with a mission to “deliver nature recovery at scale to provide vital benefits for society and sustainable financial returns”. Nattergal aims to restore degraded ecosystems at scale, initially through the purchase of ecologically degraded and lower productive land with limited employment. The company aims to return ecosystems to nature in perpetuity, thereby increasing biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and providing a local nature-based economy. The initial focus is on lowland reversion projects in England, replicating the successes delivered at our partner organisation Knepp, now one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the UK. For more info please see: https://www.nattergal.co.uk/ Change Agents UK: Change Agents UK Trading Ltd works as a non-profit sustainability employment business and agency and is wholly owned by Change Agents UK Charity. Change Agents UK have worked in Sustainability education and employment for 25 years, supporting our partners to create superb opportunities in sustainability, delivering real impact and change and providing training and skills support for our Change Agents on placement.