Biodiversity Course Administrator

Biodiversity Course Administrator

Base negotiable – Home working is an option

Up to £22,948* per annum plus benefits

(* with effect from 01 January 2023)

37.5 hours per week / Fixed Term to December 2023.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council, one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Biodiversity Team and their office systems, enabling the delivery of an annual natural history training programme of more than 200 courses including both online and place-base courses for adult learners. This will include: overseeing all customer enquiries via phone and email; producing invoices; enrolling customers into online courses; data entry; taking minutes; compiling reports and supporting other team requests.

The post holder will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, to include English & Maths, or appropriate vocational experience; experience of working within an administrative role; and experience of interacting with customers via phone and email. Key to this appointment will be a flexible approach and willingness to adapt to changes within the team along with a positive contribution to a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. An interest in UK wildlife and conservation would be desirable too!

Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

We ask that you have –

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Benefits

• Holidays - 28 days, excluding bank holidays (increases with length of service - up to 2 extra days)
• Pension
• Sick Pay
• 24hr Counselling Helpline Service
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Training & Development
• Happy to talk flexible working!

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Jill Stewart on Tel No. 01743 650243.

We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 12 Noon on 05 January 2023.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via zoom in the week commencing 09 January 2023.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.

The Company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.