Administrator
Location: Grazeley, Reading
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
About Wilderness Expertise
Founded in 1994, Wilderness Expertise creates unforgettable, high-quality outdoor experiences that help young people build confidence, develop new skills and reach their potential. Through safe, challenging and rewarding experiences, we inspire personal development and create lasting memories in young people. We do this through DofE expeditions, bushcraft and team building days — and we’d love you to be part of the team.
We’re looking for an organised, pro-active Administrator to join our small yet growing team. You’ll play an essential role in keeping everything running smoothly, supporting our office and the events we deliver.
What you’ll be doing
- Keeping our office team organised, including managing emails, schedules and records.
- Supporting programme planning, including accommodation, permits and equipment.
- Maintaining accurate programme, staff and client records.
- Processing invoices, expenses and payments, and helping track programme budgets.
- Supporting clients with pre-trip paperwork and answering queries.
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to our directors, office team and field staff.
- Office coordination
- Client care, repeat business and cross-selling
This list is not exhaustive, the right person will get involved in all parts of the business, as required, with the possibility to shape the role around your interests.
Who we’re looking for
- Previous administration experience (travel or the education sector is a bonus).
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Confident using Google Workspace.
- Experience with QuickBooks would be an advantage.
- Able to manage multiple workstreams and priorities within a seasonal business.
- An interest in the outdoors, education or youth development would be great, but not essential.
What we offer
- A friendly, supportive team.
- The chance to be involved in inspiring young people.
- Annual personal and professional training and development budget.
- Flexible working hours
- The opportunity to shape the role around your passions
- An additional day off for your birthday
How to apply
If you’re the person for this role, let me know! I’ll look out for your CV and a cover email addressed to Jo at info@wilderness-expertise.co.uk by 20th August.
I look forward to hearing from you!
