Vacancy: Executive Lead – FreeREG
Time commitment: Approx. 4–6 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Home-based, with online meetings as required
FreeREG is the part of Free UK Genealogy dedicated to transcribing and publishing parish register data. It is run by volunteers for the benefit of family historians everywhere. Like all Free UK Genealogy projects, FreeREG is also volunteer-led: managed by a team of volunteers (the “Exec”).
We are now looking for a committed volunteer from within the FreeREG community to step into the role of Executive Lead. This is the most senior volunteer leadership role in the project, responsible for guiding the work of other Exec volunteers and coordinators, supporting the community of transcribers, and ensuring FreeREG continues to flourish.
We don’t expect you to be an expert in everything - what matters most is your experience of FreeREG, an understanding of what the project does and how it works, and a willingness to support, encourage and coordinate others.
- Help shape the future of FreeREG as part of the wider Free UK Genealogy strategy.
- Support and inspire other volunteers so they feel confident and valued in their roles.
- Ensure that FreeREG continues to provide accurate, free access to parish register data for family and community historians worldwide.
- Develop your own leadership and coordination skills while making an even bigger difference to a project you already care deeply about.
| Essential | Desirable | |
|---|---|---|
| Experience as a FreeREG transcriber | ✓ | |
| Experience in a FreeREG or other Free UK Genealogy project coordinator role | ✓ | |
| Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships, motivate and influence other volunteers, and manage conflict | ✓ | |
| Good understanding of the essentials of good website management and confident user of website management software tools | ✓ | |
| Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people through strong written and oral communication skills | ✓ |
If you are interested in hearing more about this role with a view to putting yourself forward, please email Denise Colbert, COO (denise.colbert@freeukgenealogy.org.uk) briefly outlining how you meet the skills and experience requirements for the role.