Administrator (for a Forest School) - A Touch of the Wild
- Part Time
- £15.50 per hour
About us
A Touch of the Wild is a leading outdoor education provider in Devon, offering enriching nature-based programmes for children and families. We run Wildlings Forest Kindergarten, Wild Tots sessions, school holiday clubs, woodland parties and more, all inspired by the Forest School ethos.
We’re on the lookout for a brilliant Administrator to join our small but passionate team and help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
About the role
This flexible, part-time role is perfect for someone with a background in nursery or preschool administration who is self motivated, loves organisation, nature, and working with families. You’ll be central to the smooth running of our Forest Kindergarten and family programmes, supporting everything from staff rotas to DCC EY (Devon County Council Early Years) funding.
Key responsibilities
- Manage enquiries and communication with parents (via email / phone)
- Execute Early Years headcount for Devon County Council (essential)
- Handle bookings and customer communication across our programmes
- Maintain staff rotas and assist with recruitment admin when needed
- Support marketing admin - newsletters, social posts, and website updates
- Keep our systems and processes organised (training will be provided)
- Collaborate with our small team to support the day-to-day running of our programmes
- Liaise with our bookkeeper to calculate and organise invoices for parents
Who we’re looking for:
- Strong background in nursery / preschool admin (essential)
- Experience with Devon County Council headcount (essential)
- Friendly, approachable and professional communicator with parents
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Flexible, adaptable, and happy working independently
- Enthusiastic about outdoor education and the Forest School ethos
- Confident with basic tech (Excel, Google Drive, email platforms etc.)
- Somebody who can work in school holidays, as this is a year-round position
Additional information:
- This is a freelance/self-employed position, but for the right person could be permanent
- Start date ideally 17th February to allow a handover with our current admin
Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience to hannah@atouchofthewild.co.uk
A Touch of the Wild - fun, adventure and learning in the woods
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work Location
- Work Postcode
EX7 0QE
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcareAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£15.50 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
15-18 hours a week (flexible working). A mix of remote admin work and occasional on-site time.
- Closing Date
05/02/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes