About Waterman Tree Company
Waterman Tree Company Ltd is a commercial arboricultural business operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and North London. We work with housing associations, principal contractors, and commercial clients, delivering professional tree management services with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and safety.
We are an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 aligned business pursuing formal certification, a mark of the standards we hold ourselves to. Our work is structured, our systems are built, and we are growing with purpose.
The Role
We are looking for a part-time administrator to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. You will sit at the heart of the business, supporting the Operations Manager, keeping our records and compliance documentation in order, and making sure enquiries and correspondence are handled promptly and professionally.
This is a role for someone organised, thorough, and reliable, who takes pride in doing things properly and does not let things fall through the cracks. For the right person, this part-time role can develop into a full-time salaried position as the company grows.
Hours
15 hours per week, 9am to 12pm (midday), Monday to Friday. Office-based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. No remote working.
What You'll Do
- Manage day-to-day administrative functions including correspondence, document control, filing, and record-keeping
- Support the Operations Manager with scheduling, job coordination, and client communication
- Maintain our management system registers and assist with compliance documentation
- Handle incoming enquiries promptly and professionally, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
- Assist with supplier and subcontractor liaison as required
What We're Looking For
- Experience in administration or coordination, ideally within construction or trades but not essential
- Confident, professional telephone and written communication skills
- Organised, thorough, and able to manage multiple tasks without dropping the ball
- Comfortable with general business software; experience with CRM systems an advantage
- A genuine interest in the arboricultural industry and what we do, this matters to us
What We Offer
- £13.50 per hour
- A genuine route to a full-time salaried role for the right person as the business grows
- Full training on our systems, services, and the arboricultural sector
- A structured, growing business with clear processes
- A role where your contribution is visible and valued
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short covering note telling us why this role interests you and what you would bring to Waterman Tree Company to:
[email protected]
Applications without a covering note will not be considered. We want to understand your motivation, not just your history.
Waterman Tree Company Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
