Operations Administrator

Operations Administrator

Closing date:
Salary: £27,185
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Taunton, Somerset
Hybrid working available
Somerset Wildlife Trust is looking for a highly organised Operations Administrator to help keep our offices, facilities and systems running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, problem solving and supporting people behind the scenes, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference for nature, climate and communities.

What you’ll do:

Support day-to-day office facilities operations
Coordinate maintenance queries, contractors and suppliers
Support health & safety administration, such as workplace checks and fire warden duties
Assist with basic IT coordination such as laptop purchase and basic IT issues.
Maintain inventories, contracts, leases and insurance admin
Support our Climate Adaptation & Net Zero group
Help administer our vehicle fleet

Operations Administrator

At an organisational level, this is a key administrative role responsible for operations administration, ensuring smooth work operations of the Trust’s office facilities and inventory.

Working in the PCR Team, the Operations Administrator will use administration systems to ensure the smooth running of services such as health and safety inspections on buildings, insurance renewals and procurement that meet the Trust’s environmental impact objectives. 

The postholder will:

  • Support the day-to-day coordination and administration of office facilities across Trust sites, including maintenance, health & safety inspections, insurance renewals, procurement, waste disposal and security.
  • Act as the first point of contact for facilities queries, routine maintenance issues and tenancy contact.
  • Support health & safety administration, including accident and incident reporting, building checks and compliance documentation.
  • Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
  • Assist with IT and telecommunications queries and issues, including onboarding logistics, workspace setup and office-based support for new starters, such as equipment ordering and set up.
  • Contribute to smooth office operations and a positive working environment for staff.
  • Be an active member of the Climate Adaptation & Net Zero Group, taking minutes and completing the annual impact assessment.
  • Fleet administration coordination across the trust.

Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks

1. To administer systems and processes that ensure well-maintained facilities and infrastructure.

2. To support operational administration to ensure the smooth running of facilities.

3. To oversee the health & safety administration, ensuring transactional processes are robust and policies up to date and implemented correctly.

4. Support the Trust’s Environmental Impact & Sustainability.

Application Process

We reserve the right to close the application process early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

The full job description and person specification is attached in the link at the bottom of this page.

Send CV's and applications to recruitment@somersetwildlife.org ensuring you use the application form attached.

For further information about the role please contact Helun Jones, Head of People, Culture and Resources: helun.jones@somersetwildlife.org

Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:

  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
  • Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Continuous Professional Development opportunities
  • Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays)

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.