Ecology Resourcing Coordinator

Job Title

Ecology Resourcing Coordinator

Vacancy No

VN4857

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

SLR's expert ecology team continues to expand rapidly and now consists of well over 100 consultants. This has led to the opportunity for a capable administrator to join us and provide effective support to our Resourcing Manager.

Our work covers the whole of the UK, supporting a range of different clients. This role is essential in ensuring the ecology team have clearly-understood, well-planned and balanced workloads; helping the team thrive in their roles. It also plays a part in strategic planning for the future.

Not only will it be a pivotal role in the Ecology team, but the successful candidate will also be involved in the smooth interaction between SLR's ecology team and other disciplines, such as planning, hydrology and environmental impact assessment.

Although we cover the whole of the UK, this role will be focussed on England as a region.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. In addition to 25 days' annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated and keen to learn. You will be adaptable and happy to support with day-to-day administrative tasks, as well as to think creatively and be an active part of developing really great resourcing solutions for the team.

You should have the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced work environment and be able to coordinate lots of different work plans.

• IT proficiency is a must-have, Excel in particular, and advanced in using different types of software. SLR uses the Enterprise Resource Planning system Deltek Vantagepoint, use of which will be a core element of the role
• Proven administrative and organisational skills in organising and prioritising multiple, overlapping tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role is about organising, and it's organising humans! So being great with people is a must
• Experience of resourcing on projects in some capacity
• All of our work is project based, so any understanding of the project management process will be beneficial
• Problem solving and an ability to think creatively, SLR is a fast growing and dynamic company, we're seeking to create really great systems and processes, and creative, solutions focussed minds are always welcome
• Interest in sustainability is always advantageous

About the role

• Maintenance of the Ecology Resource Planner document (Excel), ensuring it is accurate and up to date
• Producing management reports from our Enterprise Resource Planning system, Deltek Vantagepoint
• Liaising with team members about availability, and keeping track of resolving work requests
• Working with project managers on requirements for their projects and supporting them to plan and schedule ecological surveys
• Providing administrative support to our project managers such as invoicing
• General ad-hoc support to the Ecology Resourcing Manager
• Collaboration on developing our team's tools and systems

Culture and inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities



Country

United Kingdom

Office

Remote