Location
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Stafford Road, Sheffield

Hours
22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE

Salary
£15,514.20 per annum (APO2 Grade, £25,857 FTE pro rata) + 9% pension contribution entitlement

About the Role
This fixed-term post, funded until 31st March 2026 (with possible extension subject to funding), supports the South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership's target to increase woodland cover by 250 hectares in South Yorkshire. The postholder will provide vital technical and administrative support to the Programme Team and assist with similar projects as they arise. Key responsibilities include coordinating and updating the Project Pipeline to help the Delivery Team track progress and manage case work, setting up systems to manage case files to ensure effective team operations and excellent customer service, and collating data and information to support submissions to regulatory agencies, funders, and partners. The role also involves general administration duties such as responding to enquiries from landowners, the public, and partners, managing emails, and answering phone calls. Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including private landowners, businesses, public bodies, and partners is an important aspect of this role. We seek an enthusiastic individual who can provide both technical and administrative support to a small team, contributing positively to the Partnership’s woodland creation aims.

Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar technical and administrative role.

About you
Positive, flexible, and creative with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to take accurate minutes, prepare reports and purchase orders. Good data management skills and willingness to learn. Committed to the aims of woodland creation and able to respond effectively to partners and programme team needs.

Qualifications
Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.