Great British Beach Clean (GBBC) Administrator
Home-based, UK
About Us
The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people-powered action – with science on our side. We defend habitats and species, with communities, businesses, and governments. Together, we work towards a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean. For seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.
We are now looking for a GBBC Administrator to join our dedicated team on a full-time, fixed-term contract, starting 2nd June 2025 until 31st October 2025, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £22,932 per annum (pro rata for the contract term)
- Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 30 with service (pro rata)
- Great work-life balance including TOIL and flexible working options
- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
- Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
- Learning & career growth opportunities
- 6% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bike
- A welcoming, diverse, and sustainability-focused workplace
- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities including counselling and financial advice, plus an employee assistance programme for you and those you live with
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual to play a vital role in one of the UK’s most impactful environmental initiatives.
You’ll engage with volunteers, support organisations, and help deliver a high-profile conservation event, all while being part of a passionate and collaborative team that values your contribution.
What’s more, you’ll benefit from a flexible and supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package that ensures you thrive both professionally and personally.
The Role
As the GBBC Administrator, you’ll support the co-ordination and promotion of the Great British Beach Clean.
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the event runs smoothly, engaging organisations and communities, and supporting communication efforts.
In this varied role, your duties will also include helping to grow participation, liaise with volunteers, and manage event data.
Additionally, you will:
- Handle phone and email enquiries from volunteers, beach owners, and organisations
- Support businesses and corporate teams to participate in beach clean events
- Maintain accurate records of GBBC events, volunteer numbers, and survey data
- Assist with the creation of promotional content, newsletters, and social media posts
- Assist with event logistics, including risk assessments and resources for volunteers
About You
To be considered as the GBBC Administrator, you will need:
- Experience handling customer or volunteer enquiries in a professional manner
- A track record of organising events or supporting large-scale projects within set timescales
- Strong administrative skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in data entry and reporting
- A proactive approach to teamwork, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Please note, occasional travel to external meetings and events, with potential overnight stays in the UK may be required.
The closing date for this role is 26th March 2025.
Interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th April 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Event Co-ordinator, Volunteer Administrator, Environmental Programme Administrator, Community Engagement Officer, or Project Support Officer.
Webrecruit and the Marine Conservation Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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