Biodiversity Science Administrator

UK CENTER FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; Crowmarsh Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

Salary - £30, 684 - £32,563

Based in Wallingford, Hybrid working (50/50)

Permanent

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so encourage you to apply early.

UKCEH is looking for an experienced Biodiversity Science Administrator to join our team in the Biodiversity and Land use Science area. At the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology we carry out world-leading research to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it - so that together, people and nature can prosper. We’re looking for a proactive administrator, with experience of supporting biodiversity-related research projects in the UK and overseas.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Joining a team to deliver large, multi-partner biodiversity research projects by providing administrative support, such as booking meetings and travel, procuring services and equipment, collating project performance data etc;
2. Providing science support to projects, including contacting landowners to gain access permission for ecological surveys, data input, equipment preparation and occasionally helping with fieldwork;
3. Coordinating and attending stakeholder events (on-site or at external locations, including overseas);
4. Providing administrative support for events and workshops, including support with meeting facilitation, running breakout rooms, Miro boards, recording and transcribing meetings using software tools etc;
5. Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including devolved/UK/International governments;
6. Collating/maintaining science group documentation and dissemination of corporate information to science teams;
7. Personnel administration, including supporting managers with arrangements for interviews and local inductions etc.

For the role of Biodiversity Science Administrator we are looking for somebody who has:

1. Excellent organisational and time management skills;
2. Flexibility and adaptability to multitask;
3. Proficient in the use of software, including Microsoft 365, Sharepoint etc;
4. Knowledge and understanding of using AI tools;
5. Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes, including bespoke financial and people management software;
6. Good written and oral communication skills;
7. Excellent interpersonal skills;
8. A team player;
9. Ability to work on your own initiative;
10. Attention to detail;
11. Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues;
12. A degree and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science);
13. Experience of scientific project support and administration;
14. Experience of managing stakeholder-facing meetings and workshops.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:

1. 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure;
2. 10% employer pension contribution;
3. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant);
4. Peer reward and recognition scheme;
5. Dental insurance, gym/fitness discounts, retail discount portal;
6. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
7. 24-hour, 365-day support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues;

and much more...

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Apply today!

If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your personal career goals, the team would love to receive your application. Please apply by submitting your CV along with a covering letter that highlights any qualifications, skills or experience you believe are relevant to this role.

At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance—has the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application process—please don’t hesitate to reach out. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.