Arboricultural Project Administrator

Contract Type:

Permanent

Organisation:

Middlemarch Environmental Ltd

Location:

Coventry based (Hybrid working encouraged)

Salary:

£26,000 - £29,000 FTE depending on experience

Hours:

Part time, ideally spread across five days per week. Other working patterns will be considered.

Middlemarch Environmental is an award-winning natural environment consultancy that has recently embarked on an exciting period of strategic growth. Headquartered in Coventry and with regional teams across the UK, Middlemarch provides nationwide ecological, arboricultural and biodiversity services, as well as supporting clients with innovative landscape design and nature-based solutions.

Middlemarch has a bold ambition to be the environment consultancy of choice, offering trusted advice that helps to create an enduring natural environment legacy.

Many challenges can arise at the interface of nature and human development. Middlemarch provides expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients to address these challenges and ensure that the value in nature is fully understood, preserved and, wherever possible, enhanced.

Established in 1992, Middlemarch Environmental is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Collectively, the Wildlife Trusts are the largest voluntary nature and conservation organisation in the UK with over 850,000 members and 35,000 volunteers working to improve nature.

Over the last 15 years, the company’s arboricultural practice has developed a strong reputation and proven track record as a leader in the field. We offer high quality tree surveys, impact assessments and method statements to support a diverse range of projects and clients, as well as providing a range of specialist arboricultural advice.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Arboricultural Project Administrator to join our friendly, supportive team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the arboricultural consultants, ensuring the smooth delivery of services to our clients. You will work closely with our arboriculture team, managing the day-to-day coordination of projects and handling a variety of administrative tasks.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:



• Assisting in the administration and coordination of arboricultural projects, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are prioritised effectively.
• Maintaining and updating project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other project management software to track project progress and maintain records.
• Liaising with team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and project updates.
• Providing general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and responding to client enquiries.
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure all projects are delivered to a high standard, in line with client expectations.
• Balancing multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Answering the main phone line as member of the Telephone Answering Group for the company.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in project management.
• Excellent team-working skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with members of all Middlemarch departments.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of overseeing the administration of multiple projects simultaneously.
• A professional manner when interacting with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy and be proficient in use Microsoft Office applications.
• An interest in the natural environment and sustainability.

As a part of our team, you’ll be offered a competitive salary in line with your experience and skills, the potential for performance related rewards, company pension, and the opportunity for training and continued professional development.

Other benefits include Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid provision, company away days, and access to our fleet of hybrid and electric pool cars for business use.

Middlemarch celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and is committed to providing fair and equal access to opportunities for all candidates. Please let us know if you have any reasonable adjustments we need to take into consideration when looking at your application or helping you prepare for interview.

Please submit your current CV and covering letter outlining the skills and experience you have for the position.