Project Administrator

Project Administrator

Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire (with hybrid working) 

About Us 

The National Forest is one of the boldest environmentally led regeneration initiatives in the
country, and we are now looking to expand our team to put us on track to meet 33% forest cover
by 2045. We believe trees are the catalyst for change, enabling nature, society, and the
economy to thrive by working together. We believe a positive future is possible – and we can
show it’s happening, here and now. 

The ‘Developing the Strategic Framework for the Midlands Forest Network’ project aspires to
link existing forests and initiatives to create an ambitious new network of woodlands and
wildlife habitats across the Midlands. This progressive two-year project is a partnership of
the Midlands Engine, National Forest Company, and Woodland Trust, funded by Defra and the
National Lottery Heritage Fund. With this support, we have an opportunity to enhance the
region, create a new network of habitats, engage a diverse range of communities and establish
greater partnership working to enable woodlands to thrive across the Midlands.

We are now looking for a Project Administrator to join the Midlands Forest Network team on a
part-time basis, working 30 hours per week, for a fixed term contract until 30th October 2025.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,081 – £28,336 per annum (pro rata)
• Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
• 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on gym memberships

This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-organised and detail-oriented administrator with
project support experience and a background of dealing with suppliers to join our
forward-thinking organisation. 

You’ll have the chance to support one of the UK’s most ambitious environmental regeneration
initiatives whilst further developing your skills and enhancing your experience. 

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a part-time role with flexible hours, a hybrid working model, and
generous benefits, allowing you to cultivate your ideal work/life balance. 

So, if you’re ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role, then apply today! 

The Role 

As a Project Administrator, you will support the administration of our Developing the Strategic
Framework for the Midlands Forest Network project. 

You will manage project budgets, co-ordinate partnership meetings and organise events as well
as maintaining and growing our stakeholder network. 

Additionally, you will: 

• Prepare and manage quarterly management accounts
• Co-ordinate and organise partnership meetings and produce minutes
• Manage stakeholder databases and generate reports
• Arrange and manage stakeholder engagement events
• Assist in social media management to engage the stakeholder network

About You 

To be considered as a Project Administrator, you will need: 

• Experience providing high level administrative and financial support for projects
• Experience liaising with suppliers and other outside contacts such as funders and auditors
• Sound knowledge of accounting and procurement practices

Other organisations may call this role Project Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, Project Support
Co-ordinator, Finance Administrator, Administrator, Administration Officer, or Office
Administrator. 

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strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all
applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business
and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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