In preparation for the start of the 2025 ecological survey season, we are looking for additional support and resources within our Sheffield office.
The primary task required for the role of Office Assistant is the scheduling of our 17 Ecologists on ecological surveys within our Sheffield office. This will require 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 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 organizational skills and is good at 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 organizational skills (desirable, but not essential)
* Experience or interest in Ecology (desirable)
This is initially a fixed-term part-time 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 £22,500 per annum pro rata, with the opportunity for annual bonuses, enrolment in our pension scheme, 25 days holiday, a compressed working week, and a holiday purchase system. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme. Staff well-being is very important to us, and the teams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activities in which we 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.
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Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
ABOUT FPCR
Established in 1957, FPCR is an award-winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology, and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provides clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.
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