Operations Management Assistant
Location: Clitheroe
At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.
Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland.
About Bowland
Established in 2005 Bowland Ecology is a UK wide professional Ecological Practice, employing a large team of highly qualified professional ecologists with a range of specialisms.
The company has a wealth of experience of major projects across a wide range of sectors. We have long standing relationships with a range of clients and are retained on several private and public sector frameworks. We have a proven track record of successfully resolving complex ecological issues on a wide range of projects.
We deliver high quality work and focus on developing our staff and expertise through training, collaboration, research and innovation. We are proud of our CIEEM Registered Practice Status and our ecologists are bound by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) code of professional conduct.
The role will include:
· Management and implementation of company ISO 9001 Quality and ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems
· Input to ESG reporting
· Supporting integration with a Professional Services Automation (PSA) software platform
· Providing IT support to the Ecology Team
· Flexibility to support other areas of the business including the logistics and administration teams
Key Requirements:
· Have a minimum 12 month’s relevant experience
· Have experience of ISO Quality and Environment Management Systems including external audit preparation
· Be highly proficient in using MS Office
· Have excellent interpersonal skills
· Previous experiences of PSA or similar company management automation systems.
Why work for us?
A genuinely supportive team: Work with friendly, collaborative, experienced ecologists across aquatic, terrestrial, botanical and zoological disciplines.
Projects that matter: We strive to work in areas that drive nature recovery, supports sustainable development and strengthens environmental resilience.
A consultancy with a reputation: We’re award winning, respected and known for delivering high quality ecological work.
We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.
You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.
We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.
Visit our website to learn more — and grow with us.
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clitheroe (Lancashire)
