Senior Administrator

NESCAN Hub; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN Hub) is seeking a Senior Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of the charity from our Aberdeen base. The role focuses on ensuring smooth office functioning and providing essential support to senior management while coordinating activities across teams.

Based in Aberdeen with some remote-working flexibility, the role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, reporting to the Systems and Resources Lead.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience providing admin support to senior management.
• Effective communication with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the charity.
• Provide admin support to senior management.
• Coordinate activities across various teams.
• Oversee office management tasks and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Administrative support experience

Communication skills

Job description

The North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) Hub is a regional community climate action hub, and charity registered in Scotland, covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Our vision is to contribute to the creation of a flourishing, connected and sustainable North East Scotland through the provision of dedicated support for community led climate action.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior administrator, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the charity. This role encompasses a broad range of administrative, organisational, and operational tasks, all aimed at ensuring the smooth running of the office, providing vital support to senior management, and coordinating activities across various teams. As part of a dynamic, values-driven network and organisation, focused on tackling climate change in North East Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to office management. The Senior Administrator will contribute significantly to advancing NESCAN Hub's mission of fostering community-led action to address climate change and promote sustainability.

For further information on NESCAN please visit our website www.nescan.org

Job title: Senior Administrator

Salary: From 26,500 (FTE) per year per annum plus 5% pension contribution.

Location: Based in Aberdeen Office (with some flexibility for remote working for the right applicant)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), with a minimum of 3 'in office' days per week.

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 with potential of contract extension after March 2027 (subject to extension of the funder's grant).

Reports to: Systems and Resources Lead

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 27 September 2026

Candidates must have a right to and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Nescan Hub is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Application

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact Arshia Khatir, Systems and Resources Lead, [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2026 and interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 11 th or Thursday 12 th November 2026.