Job Description

Admin Officer - Marine Conservation Team

Location: Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH
Hours: 37 hours per week (8:30am - 5:30pm, some flexibility)
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Start date: ASAP
Assignment end date: 31 March 2025
Pay rate: £13.05 per hour - paid weekly

Purpose of the Role:

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is looking for a motivated and organised Admin Officer to provide administrative support to the Marine Conservation Team (MCT).

This role focuses on supporting the team's work in assessing and managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). You will help process consultation responses, assist with fisheries and marine conservation byelaw work, and provide day-to-day administrative support such as minute taking, agenda setting, and diary coordination.

The Marine Conservation Team is small and flexible, with a varied workload. You may be asked to help with other areas of work when needed, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy environmental team.

Main Accountabilities and Activities:

• Assist the team in reviewing information and consultation responses related to fisheries and other activities in MPAs.
• Support the preparation and organisation of documents and evidence used in marine conservation assessments.
• Help with the planning and administration of marine byelaw projects, including coordinating meetings and documentation.
• Manage shared mailboxes, log and track incoming correspondence, and ensure responses are sent promptly.
• Provide general administrative support such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records.

• Provide admin support across other Marine Conservation Team work areas as needed, which may include:

• Fisheries dispensation reviews
• Wildlife licensing support
• Marine pollution administration
• IFCA byelaw reviews

Essential Criteria:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Effective planning and organisational skills, with flexibility to switch between tasks as priorities change.
• Able to work collaboratively and share information effectively.
• Discreet and professional, with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• A positive team player who works proactively and supports others.

Desirable Criteria:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working as part of a remote or hybrid team.

Competencies:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving

Additional Information:

All applicants must be able to provide:

• Right to work documents
• Proof of address
• Proof of National Insurance
• References covering the last three years (employment, education, or unemployment)

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.