Environmental Administration Assistant

Pertemps; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting an Environmental Administration Assistant on behalf of a public sector organisation dedicated to protecting and improving Wales’ natural environment. The role is based in Cardiff, hybrid with two days per week in the Cardiff office.

You will join the Protected Species team, providing administrative support to help maintain accurate records, manage queries and keep day-to-day activities running smoothly. This is a temporary position until 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office, databases and IT systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Updating databases and maintaining accurate records.
• Responding to queries and directing specialist enquiries.
• Supporting procurement-related administration and queries.
• Arranging meetings, taking minutes and recording actions.
• Assisting with data collation and general team administration.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental/scientific background beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Location: Cardiff

Pay: £13.96 per hour

Hours: Full time

Contract: Temporary until 31 March 2027

Working arrangements: Hybrid, with two days per week in the Cardiff office.

Pertemps is recruiting an Environmental Administration Assistant on behalf of a public sector organisation dedicated to protecting and improving Wales’ natural environment.

You will join the Protected Species team, providing administrative support to help maintain accurate records, manage queries and keep day-to-day activities running smoothly.

This opportunity would suit an experienced administrator or a graduate with a background in environmental science, ecology or a related subject who can demonstrate strong organisational skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Updating databases and maintaining accurate records.
• Responding to queries and directing specialist enquiries to the appropriate colleagues.
• Supporting procurement-related administration and queries.
• Arranging meetings, taking minutes and recording actions.
• Assisting with data collation and general team administration.

About you:

• Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases and other IT systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An environmental or scientific background would be beneficial but is not essential.