We are looking for a senior administrator to join our fabulous team at Lake Vyrnwy striving to make the world a better place for nature and people.

Senior Administrator

Reference: MAY20261979

Location: Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, SY10

Contract: 12 Months, Maternity Cover

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered for the right candidate)

Salary: £27,579.00 - £29,445.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Introduction

You will provide administrative support across our range of work including habitat restoration, conservation grazing, community engagement and volunteering. You will ensure our reserve office is a safe and enjoyable place to work and be an important link with our partners and supporters.

What’s the role about?

You’ll provide friendly, efficient business support to help our teams and volunteers work smoothly – from financial and IT administration to organising materials, bookings, travel and events.

You’ll build positive relationships with colleagues and partners, handling confidential information with care and representing the RSPB professionally in every interaction.

You’ll support the smooth running of our office spaces through effective day-to-day coordination, helping to maintain a safe, well-organised and welcoming environment.

As the first point of contact for enquiries and visitors, you’ll offer a warm, helpful welcome and ensure everyone has a positive experience with us.

Essential criteria

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), with the ability to share this knowledge and support others in developing their skills.
• Knowledge of budget management processes, terminology and financial administration.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of audiences by phone, email and in person.
• Ability to organise meetings and events, coordinating logistics, resources and all related administration.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, particularly when working under pressure or balancing competing priorities, including delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Able to identify issues early and take initiative to develop practical, timely solutions.
• Background in providing administrative support within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience managing day-to-day office operations and contributing to a safe, well-organised working environment.
• Exposure liaising with staff at all levels in external organisations, supporting collaborative and partnership-based work.
• Good experience managing, monitoring and reporting financial information accurately.

Additional Details

• This is a 12-month Maternity Contract, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
• The post is up to full time but less hours will be considered for the right candidate
• Weekly attendance at site is essential but some homeworking will be considered for the right candidate

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 5th June 2026

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible after closing.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form.

Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.