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Programme Administrator

Seeds for Growth
Remote working

Posted: 8 Apr 2026

Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

Compensation: £15 per hour

Living Wage employer

Paid Part-time Flexible hours Remote working

Job description

Seeds for Growth is a long‑established charity working to improve mental and physical health, economic well‑being, and community resilience—particularly in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. For 20 years, we have supported residents, schools, and NHS sites in creating thriving community gardens, delivering social prescribing activities, and building stronger, greener local environments.

We are now recruiting a Programme Administrator to support outreach, communications, and day‑to‑day operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, confident in making outbound calls, and motivated by community‑led environmental and wellbeing projects. You will work closely with our six committed team members and play a key part in expanding our partnerships with housing providers, mental health organisations, and local community groups.

 The role involves proactive engagement with external organisations via telephone, email, and occasional video meetings, as well as general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Outbound engagement, including cold calling Registered Social Landlords, mental health organisations, and other partners to introduce the charity’s work and encourage their involvement.
2. General administrative support, including record‑keeping and coordination tasks.
3. Supporting project communications, such as drafting simple updates, information packs, or follow‑up emails.
4. Liaising with the six-person staff team to support programme delivery with timely administrative assistance.

Seeds for Growth charity, established 20 years ago, is dedicated to improving mental and physical health and economic well‑being, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities.

We established volunteer-run Food Co-ops that regularly provided fresh, healthy food to more than 35,000 people.  We also motivated 500 retailers to stock and promote fresh produce—resulting in 3.2 million additional annual fresh food sales.

The Greening Communities programme aims to train and support tenants across 100 London social housing estates each year to create, manage, and enjoy their own community gardens. We help people connect with nature, acquire new skills, and take part in practical environmental action.

We also support:

Schools to establish pupil‑led gardens.

NHS premises to create growing areas for staff, patients, and local residents.

Social prescribing session delivered on housing estates.

Application information

Please provide -

• Your CV
• What interests you in the work
• Your ideal start date
• How many hours per week can you offer
• Confirmation that you have strong broadband and good telephone reception
• Confirmation of your right to work in the UK
• Your email address and telephone number

Gregory Cohn, Seeds for Growth charity Chief Executive: gregory@seedsforgrowth.org.uk

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