National Forests Project Administrator

As the New National Forests Project Administrator, you'll provide project administration and support for the three new national forests' central team. Specifically, you'll schedule meetings, collate reports, take meeting minutes, track actions and correspond with a range of external partners.

You'll also support the Project Manager on financial and performance management, external communications activity and the organisation of stakeholder events.

This is a defining moment for the National Forest, with a renewed vision to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future.

• Schedule meetings, collate reports, take meeting minutes, track actions and correspond with a range of external partners.
• Support the Project Manager on financial and performance management, external communications activity and the organisation of stakeholder events.
• Maintain good communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain relevant contact details on the CRM system.
• Support the management of enquiries to ensure good customer service.

• At least two years' work‑based experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience of providing project administration.
• Experience of stakeholder management and communicating to external partners.
• Effective office administration skills, including financial management.

• Salary of £30,385 to £31,795.
• Civil Service Pension scheme.
• 30 days' annual leave plus 10.5 days' public and privilege holidays.
• Staff bonuses.
• Flexible working options.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on gym memberships.

The role is full‑time, 37 hours per week, with a fixed‑term contract to 31 March 2031, with potential for extension depending on funding.