Freelance Administrator

Freelance Administrator

Posted 1 week ago by National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces (NPFGS)

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£20 Per hour
Fixed-Term
Remote
England, United Kingdom
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Administrative Support Digital Communications Equity and Debt Fundraising Investments Mailing List Management Newsletters Peer-To-Peer Social Media Website Management

Summary: The Freelance Administrator role at the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces (NFPGS) involves providing administrative support to enhance communication and coordination within the organization. The position is remote and requires a proactive individual who is organized and passionate about community green space movements. The role includes maintaining contact lists, producing newsletters, supporting meetings, and promoting inclusion within networks. The contract is fixed-term until August 31, 2027, with flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and regularly update national forum contact lists.
  • Produce and distribute regular email newsletters to members.
  • Support the organization of NFPGS General Meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Assist in the development of the Better Friends State of the Movement 2025 report.
  • Promote and help embed the Inclusion Checklist across networks.
  • Provide basic administrative support for funding applications and bid coordination.

Key Skills:

  • Proven administration or coordination experience (freelance or employed).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident using digital tools (email, marketing platforms, social media, website management).
  • Highly organized, with ability to manage workload independently.
  • Commitment to community empowerment, equity and green spaces.

Salary (Rate): £20.00 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Freelance Administrator

Hours: 8 hours flexibly per week     (the role may require some evening & weekend work).

Nature of contract: Freelance - Fixed Term until 31 st August 2027

Reporting to: Chairperson, Board of Trustees

Pay: £20.00 per hour

Location: Remote

Start Date: September 2025

About NFPGS

The National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces (NFPGS) brings together and supports the dynamic and diverse movement of local friends of parks and green spaces groups across the UK. We work to strengthen community voice, promote the value of green spaces, and support greater investment, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability in our public spaces.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive freelance administrator to support our growing work. Working remotely and reporting to the NFPGS Chair, you will play a vital role in keeping our communications, networks, documents and activities well-coordinated and effective. You will need to be a confident communicator, digitally literate, and passionate about community green space movements.

Key Responsibilities

  • CONTACTS
  • Maintain and regularly update national forum contact lists.
  • Phone area forum leads to gather updates and strengthen links and networks.
  • COMMUNICATIONS
  • Produce and distribute regular email newsletters to our members.
  • Maintain and refresh content on the Parks Community UK (PCUK) platform and our website.
  • Support and grow engagement on the parksforumsuk email list.
  • Explore and recommend new social media or digital communication tools.
  • COORDINATION & NETWORK SUPPORT
  • Support the organisation of NFPGS General Meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Support Regional Network meetings and communications.
  • Explore and help initiate issue-based, peer-to-peer NFPGS Working Groups
  • Assist with trustee recruitment and onboarding.
  • DOCUMENTS & REPORTING
  • Assist in the development of the Better Friends State of the Movement 2025 report.
  • Format and support dissemination of other NFPGS documents.
  • Help design and circulate relevant surveys to member forums.
  • INCLUSION & REPRESENTATION
  • Promote and help embed the Inclusion Checklist across networks.
  • Gather and compile inclusion-focused case studies from across the UK.
  • FUNDRAISING (DESIRABLE)
  • Provide basic administrative support for funding applications and bid coordination.
  • Help track funding opportunities and deadlines.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Proven administration or coordination experience (freelance or employed)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident using digital tools (email, marketing platforms, social media, website management)
  • Highly organised, with ability to manage workload independently.
  • Commitment to community empowerment, equity and green spaces

Desirable:

  • Experience working with community or voluntary sector organisations.
  • Understanding of UK parks movement or similar grassroots networks
  • Experience supporting remote teams or distributed organisations.
  • Familiarity with fundraising processes

How to Apply

To apply, please send a short cover email outlining your relevant experience and a CV (or LinkedIn profile) to secretary@natfedparks.org.uk by midnight Sunday 10 th August.

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