Secretaries for environmental charity

East London Water Park; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused park organization in Greater London seeks an organised individual for administrative support. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, assisting in event planning, and managing tasks crucial for the success of community-led environmental initiatives. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Slack and Google Workspace, with strong active listening skills to foster rapport among diverse community members. This position supports a long-term project to develop a biodiverse park dedicated to natural swimming and community spaces.

Qualifications

• Highly organised professional focused on administrative support.
• Experience in event planning and task prioritisation.
• Proficient in Slack and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for community-led initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute to project management.
• Participate in community working groups for park development.

Skills

Event planning

Task prioritisation

Proficient in Slack

Proficient in Google Workspace

Active listening

Building rapport

Job description

East London Waterworks Park is looking for administrative support in creating our community‑owned park with natural swimming ponds and forest schools.

What difference will you make?

Your administrative support will be instrumental in fostering a strong connection between our community, the park, and its biodiversity. Your input will help us craft compelling narratives that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long‑term sustainability.

What are we looking for?

Highly organised professional with a focus on event planning, task prioritisation, and seamless administrative support. Proficient in Slack, and Google Workspace, ensure accuracy in everything from minute‑taking to project management. A proactive, reliable team player with strong active listening skills, excelling at building rapport with diverse stakeholders. Committed to long‑term project success, bringing a flexible, enthusiastic approach to community‑led environmental initiatives.

What will you be doing?

Volunteer‑led East London Waterworks Park won a 2024 NLA award and raised £2m towards buying the 14‑acre Lea Bridge Thames Water Depot to turn into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming, forest schools, and community spaces. We are looking for secretaries and administrative support to participate in our community‑led working groups who are enhancing community cohesion, growing support of the project and co‑designing the park with the wider public.