ADMINISTRATOR

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Make a Real Impact on a Role That Fits Around You
 

Are you looking for a part-time role with purpose? Would you enjoy keeping things running smoothly in a dynamic and friendly outdoor environment? If you're proactive, organised, and want to help a values-led business thrive behind the scenes, then this could be the perfect fit.

Mendip Activity Centre is searching for a warm, reliable, and capable Company Administrator to support our Health & Safety and Transport operations. This is a key supporting role, perfect for someone looking for flexibility, perhaps around school hours, while making a meaningful contribution to our team and mission.

Why Mendip?
 

At Mendip, we believe everyone deserves time for adventure. From our 250-acre outdoor activity site to our innovative training programmes, we exist to help people grow through challenge, connection, and discovery. Our mission is to inspire everyone, everywhere to make time for adventure—and that includes our staff.
 

We’re more than just an activity centre. We’re a community of passionate professionals, united by our values:

• Respect Risk – go safely beyond your comfort zone

• Respect Nature – protect our playground

• Respect Choice – let everyone make their own path
   

Purpose and Objective of the Role​
 

You’ll work at the heart of our operations, ensuring our site runs safely and smoothly. Supporting the Head of Centre and the Estates/Transport Manager, you’ll coordinate and track essential Health & Safety and Transport processes, helping Mendip uphold the highest standards while enabling adventure to flourish. This is a job for someone who loves structure and systems, enjoys working with people, and thrives on being dependable. 

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Main Duties and Responsibilites
 

Health & Safety Administration:

• Keep our policies, procedures, and risk assessments up to date

• Organise training and manage training records

• Track PPE and safety equipment

• Schedule statutory inspections (LOLER, fire systems, ski lift, boilers, etc.)

• Conduct or coordinate fire alarm and lighting tests

• Order equipment and supplies; liaise with contractors

• Log and prioritise maintenance tasks

• Support project planning and site improvement

• Liaise with consultants and regulators

• Champion a positive safety culture
   

Transport Administration:

• Managing and maintaining records for company vehicles, including servicing, MOTs, and insurance.

• Booking company vehicle checks to meet required legal timescales

• Tracking and monitoring fuel consumption and mileage.

• Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and legislation.

• Liaising with vehicle suppliers and maintenance providers.

• Maintaining driver records and ensuring adherence to driving regulations.

 

General Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records for our vehicle fleet

• Maintain driver records and ensure adherence to driving regulations.

• Schedule servicing, MOTs, insurance renewals, and checks

• Track fuel usage and driver logs

• Liaise with mechanics and suppliers

 

General Administrative Support:

• Day-to-day admin: data entry, filing, correspondence

• Organise meetings and keep our teams aligned

• Monitor supplies and maintain digital records

• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks
   

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The Role Would Suit
 

A detail-loving team player who’s dependable, adaptable, and calm under pressure. You might have experience in office admin, education, logistics, or facilities management. Perhaps you’re returning to work or want a role that fits around other life commitments.

If you enjoy ticking off tasks, helping others, and keeping things in order, you’ll feel right at home here.
ation, logistics, or facilities management. Perhaps you’re returning to work or want a role that fits around other life commitments.

If you enjoy ticking off tasks, helping others, and keeping things in order, you’ll feel right at home here.

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Skills and Experience

Essential

• Administrative experience in a busy environment

• Confident with IT (especially Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Calendar)

• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail

• Strong communicator both written and verbal

• Able to work independently and manage competing tasks

• Positive, flexible and unflappable in a dynamic workplace
   

Desireable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety processes or regulations

• Understanding of fleet/transport compliance

• A clean driving licence

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What we offer
 

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

• Friendly, inclusive team culture

• Free skiing/snowboarding and activity perks for friends & family

• Discounts on our campsite and café-bar

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A beautiful workplace in the Mendip Hills

• The chance to be part of a mission-led company that values its people

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About Mendip

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Founded in 1987, Mendip Activity Centre is an award-winning, independently owned outdoor centre offering over 20 exciting activities - from caving to skiing - set in the stunning Mendip Hills National Landscape near Bristol.

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We’re a proud part of Mendip Adventure, which includes Mendip Basecamp, SUP Bristol, and our Outdoor Instructor Training programmes. We’re also custodians of nature, committed to sustainable outdoor education and adventure for all.

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At Mendip, you’re not just doing a job-you’re helping people connect, grow, and thrive through adventure. Come and be part of the Mendip family.
 

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How to Apply

Apply below.  If you’re unsure whether we’re right for you, please get in touch for a chat or a visit. Email jobs@mendip.co.uk to discuss this further.