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Executive Coordinator
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Coordinator to support the leadership and operational delivery of a nationally recognised outdoor learning charity with a significant land and property portfolio.
Position: Executive Coordinator Land & Property
Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire with hybrid working opportunities
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
About the Role
This is a varied and fast paced role providing high level coordination and executive support across land, property and estate operations. You will work closely with senior leaders, helping to manage priorities, support projects and ensure the smooth running of day to day activities across a diverse rural estate portfolio.
The role combines executive support, project coordination and operational administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and building strong working relationships across teams and external partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing executive and administrative support to senior leadership within the Land & Property team
- Support the smooth and effective running of the Property function by reviewing processes and streamlining to support efficiencies
- Coordinating meetings, diaries, travel arrangements and communications
- Supporting the delivery of land, property and estate projects
- Preparing reports, presentations, agendas and documentation
- Managing records, systems and property related administration
- Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, tenants and external partners
- Supporting governance, compliance and operational processes
- Assisting with financial administration, invoices and budget tracking
- Helping ensure projects, actions and operational priorities are delivered effectively
About You
You will be a confident and organised professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and solutions focused approach.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Experience in an Executive Assistant, PA, Coordinator or senior administrative role
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Professional, adaptable and proactive approach
Experience within property, estates, rural organisations or the charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
About the Organisation
The organisation is one of the UK’s leading outdoor learning charities, helping children and young people connect with nature, develop skills and improve life opportunities through learning from the land. Rooted in the conservation and stewardship of the countryside, the charity manages significant estates while supporting environmental sustainability, partnerships and community impact across the UK.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Estates Coordinator, Property Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Team Coordinator, Office Manager, Senior Administrator, Estates Administrator, Executive Support Officer
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Thank you!
The Role
We're looking for an experienced community development worker to lead a portfolio of projects and support the wider Lost Woods team. Using an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach, you'll work with adults, children, young people and families — particularly those facing barriers to accessing nature.
Your lead projects will include:
- Woods on Prescription and sustainable community woodland wellbeing activities
- Five Ways to Family Wellbeing – building confidence to take children and YP into woodlands
- Networking for underserved groups engaging with woodland and nature
- Evaluating and legacy-planning for all lead projects by November 2027
Alongside the team, you'll:
- Engage communities, map needs and help overcome barriers to participation
- Support volunteer groups to develop their own sustainable woodland activities
- Work with landowners, local authorities and partners to improve woodland access
- Deliver training, events and networking for stakeholders
- Report accurately on outcomes and maintain GDPR-compliant records
- Represent AirS at events and through social media
- Contribute to fundraising for Lost Woods and future AirS projects
About You
Essential:
- Experience of community development, including asset-based approaches and mentoring community groups
- Experience delivering nature-based, outdoor or conservation activities across a range of ages and abilities
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including those with vulnerabilities or complex support needs
- Experience on multi-organisation partnership programmes
- Confident collecting, monitoring and evaluating data and writing funder reports
- Knowledge of ABCD and an understanding of barriers to community involvement, particularly in rural areas
- Strong interpersonal skills — able to influence and motivate volunteers, communities and stakeholders at all levels
- Good organisational skills and experience meeting monitoring and reporting requirements
- Qualified to GCSE level or equivalent; Forest School (level 2/3), Eco Psychology, Nature Connection or Counselling training also considered
- Current driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Outdoor First Aid trained, or willing to be — you'll lead risk assessments for woodland activities
Desirable:
- Accredited qualification or significant experience in community development or community organising
- Knowledge of rural Sussex, relevant statutory services and local conservation organisations
- Experience of line management or team leadership
- Coaching, mentoring or training facilitation skills
- Experience using social media to promote projects
Location: Lost Woods programme area (West, Mid & East Sussex) with home working Hours: 21 hours per week (some evenings/weekends – TOIL given) Salary: £30,833 pro rata Contract: Fixed term – programme ends November 2027 Annual leave: 28 days pro rata | Pension: 5% employer contribution
AirS is committed to equality of opportunity. This post is subject to a DBS check.
Registered Charity
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To increase the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their constituents.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.