Administrator Support Worker
Location: Cornwall Site Office, Penzance, Hybrid + some travel
Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term (with potential to be on a rolling basis [funding dependent])
Hours: Part-Time, 8 hours per week
Salary: £13.45 - £14.36 Per Hour
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)
In this role, you will provide dedicated administrative and organisational support that enables the Site Manager to work effectively, sustainably, and in a way that supports accessible and inclusive working practices.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in creating a well-structured, supportive working environment, using practical tools, systems, and approaches to improve organisation, communication, and information clarity.
What’s the role about?
The focus of this role is to provide practical administrative support and structured ways of working that improve clarity, accessibility, and efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
Example tasks
* Coordinate administrative tasks, including diary management, organisation of work, and financial processes
* Prepare, format, and proofread documents; take notes and summarise information from multiple sources
* Adapt communication formats to support accessibility (for example, simplifying or presenting information in alternative ways)
* Provide consistent, structured support during detailed or complex tasks to help maintain quality and accuracy
* Organise and manage information using digital tools and document management systems
* You will also work collaboratively with the Site Manager to support volunteers as part of day-to-day activities.
This role provides dedicated administrative support to an individual and complements wider administrative resources.
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise administrative tasks to meet agreed deadlines
* Experience of providing administrative support, including preparing documents and managing information
* Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including producing accurate notes and summaries
* Ability to structure, simplify, and present information in a way that improves clarity and accessibility
* Working knowledge of common digital workplace tools (such as Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms, or equivalent systems)
* Ability to use or learn document management systems to organise and retrieve information effectively
* Understanding of inclusive working practices, including how to support accessibility and workplace adjustments
* Ability to provide consistent, person-centred support tailored to an individual’s working style and needs
* Experience using, or willingness to learn, assistive technologies or practical strategies that support organisation and communication
* Ability to identify issues and take proactive, practical steps to resolve them or improve ways of working
Additional information:
* This is a 6 month Fixed-Term role for 8 hours per week with potential to be on a rolling basis (funding dependent).
* Support will be delivered through a combination of in-person (minimum 45%) and remote working (approximately 55%). This will be agreed together with the Site Manager and reviewed regularly.
* In-person work is based in Penzance and may involve occasional travel.
* The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 5th July 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 20th July 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
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 natures side. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
No agencies please
Salary description
£13.45 - £14.36 per hour