Logistics Assistant and Administrator - Bowland Ecology Ltd

Scotlink; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established ecological consultancy is seeking an experienced Office Administrator in Clitheroe. The successful candidate will work 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility for home working. Responsibilities include scheduling, managing the Survey Calendar, and assisting with HR support. Candidates should have strong skills in MS Office, communication, and a proactive approach. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture conducive to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Payment of CIEEM membership fees

Bespoke training programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Knowledge of different ecology survey types.
• Experience of working to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigning jobs and booking time.
• Co-manage the Survey Calendar.
• Liaise with staff and clients regarding schedules.
• Arrange site access and create health and safety documents.
• Provide basic IT support to the Ecology team.
• Manage office cleanliness and health and safety.

Skills

Highly proficient in the use of MS Office

Confident and friendly phone manner

Understanding of basic IT troubleshooting techniques

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong written communication skills

Collaborative approach to problem solving

Job description

Bowland Ecology is CIEEM’s Medium Sized Practice of the year 2025-2026 and a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy.

A new hybrid role has arisen due to staff progression. We seek an experienced Office Administrator for one day per week (Mondays) who will also support our Logistics Co-ordinator for the remainder of their hours. We envisage this role requiring 22.5 hours per week in total. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Head Office in Clitheroe on Mondays, but there is flexibility to work from home and define the hours worked for the remainder.

We pride ourselves on offering learning and development opportunities to all staff, while ensuring that employee wellbeing underpins all that we do.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary (from April 2026 at least Real Living Wage of £26,227 PA)
• Payment of CIEEM membership fees (where relevant)
• Ongoing support via a bespoke training programme
• Work within a supportive and inclusive team, with a culture that values collaboration, open communication, shared purpose, alongside individual goals and well-being
• Employee Assistance Programme

Scope of the role:

• Assisting with assigning jobs to staff and booking in time (surveying and reporting)
• Co-managing the Survey Calendar
• Liaising with staff and clients regarding schedules
• Arranging site access/ creating health and safety documents
• Working with Technical Support Officer to organise equipment/ data review/ sound analysis
• Dealing with incoming calls, general emails and post. Responding professionally to all enquiries
• Ordering equipment and stationery and maintaining related systems
• HR support including managing annual leave requests, booking training and updating relevant systems/databases
• Booking accommodation and hire cars
• Ensuring fleet of company cars is compliant with legislation; organising repairs/servicing
• Setting up and maintaining project files
• Managing office cleanliness and health and safety. This includes accident reporting and lone working
• Providing basic IT support to the Ecology team
• Managing repairs to, or disposal of, faulty equipment
• Ensuring that Bowland Ecology’s commitment to continuous improvement and minimising our impact on the environment is fulfilled (ISO 9001 and 14001)

Successful Candidates will have:

• Experience of working in an administrative role (E)
• Knowledge of different ecology survey types (D)
• Experience of working to the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (D)
• Knowledge of basic health and safety legislation (D)

Skills

• Highly proficient in the use of MS Office (E)
• Confident and friendly phone manner (E)
• Understanding of basic IT troubleshooting techniques (E)
• Touch typing (D)
• Full Driving Licence (D)

In addition to the knowledge and experience above, we require you to demonstrate a range of soft skills as listed below:

• Proactive approach and ability to work without direct supervision
• Attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills
• Analytical and creative thinking to find solutions
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and strong team working ethic
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to respond flexibly to last minute requests from the team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive approach with colleagues and clients
• Proactive approach to continuing professional development and to Bowland Ecology’s culture of continuous improvement
• Passion for ecology or the environment is a bonus!

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented within Ecology, including people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Applications should be made by CV and covering letter and submitted here

www.bowlandecology.co.uk

LinkedIn

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 (we reserve the right to close before this date depending on volume of applications)