OFFICE ASSISTANT

In preparation of the start of the ecological survey season, we are looking for some additional support and resource within our SE Regional Team based at our Dorking office on Ranmore.
The primary task that is required for the role of Office Assistant, is the scheduling of our 22 Ecologists on ecological surveys which are located at various areas in the south east.
This will require a 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 emergence and internals on buildings, dormice, reptile and badgers to name a few.
Each survey has seasonal, timing, personnel and geographic restrictions that determines when and who can undertake such surveys; this needs to be fed into our schedule for each ecologist, 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 during 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, Arboriculture and Landscape Teams.
We are looking for someone with a bright and positive personality, who has excellent organisation skills and is good 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 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.
Have good IT skills Good organisational skills Desirable, but not essential:- Experience or interest in Ecology, would be desirable.
The Working Hours.
This is a part time role, which can be worked flexibly Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.
am to 5.
pm, for 20 hours per week.
What you can expect in return.
e are offering a competitive salary of £ per annum pro rata, with the opportunity for annual bonuses, enrolment on our pension scheme, 25 days holiday, 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 going on.
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 FPCREstablished in , FPCR are 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 provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.