Freelancer Guide
What is the Empowr Freelancer Network?
The Empowr Freelancer Network (EFN) is a community of self-employed professionals working with Empowr CIC on a flexible, freelance basis. Members take on assignments across a range of roles — from coaching and facilitation to production and operations — depending on their skills and availability.
Roles Available
| Role | Rate |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | £20.00 per hour |
| Assistant Coach (21 and over) | £13.00 per hour |
| Assistant Coach (18–20) | £11.00 per hour |
| Operations & Support Roles | £13.00 per hour |
Rates are reviewed periodically. Your agreed rate will be confirmed in writing as part of your onboarding.
Who Can Join?
- Self-employed (or willing to register as self-employed)
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Available for shift-based assignments
How It Works
- 1
Complete the onboarding form
Fill in your personal details, address, tax information, and bank details. This takes around 5 minutes.
- 2
Sign your Freelance Services Agreement
You will receive an email with your personalised agreement. Read it carefully and sign it electronically — this usually takes less than 2 minutes. The agreement covers your terms of engagement, consent to the self-billing arrangement, and confirmation that you are self-employed or agree that you will register with HMRC once you start earning.
- 3
Your profile is set up
Once your agreement is signed, we will set up your profile on Sling — our scheduling platform. You will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to get started. A contact record will also be created for you in our billing system.
- 4
You're ready to work
Once your profile is active, our admin team will be in touch via Sling to schedule your first assignment.
What Is the Self-Billing Arrangement?
Under a self-billing arrangement, Empowr CIC generates invoices on your behalf once your timesheet is approved. You do not need to send us an invoice — we handle it for you.
This is agreed in your Freelance Services Agreement and is fully compliant with HMRC guidelines (VAT Notice 700/62).
What You Will Need
- National Insurance number
- Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) — if you have one
- UK bank account details (sort code and account number)
- UK address
How Payment Works
Once your timesheet is approved by the admin team, we generate your invoice and process your payment. You do not need to do anything.
Payments are made on the last Friday of each calendar month.
The Payment Journey — Step by Step
- 1
Log your hours
After completing an assignment, log your hours in Sling as soon as possible. Include the date(s) worked, role, and total hours.
- 2
Timesheet approval
The admin team reviews and approves your timesheet in Sling. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a summary of hours, your agreed rate, and the total amount due.
This is your chance to flag any discrepancies. Reply immediately if anything looks incorrect — once the invoice is raised it is harder to amend. - 3
Invoice generated
We generate a self-billed invoice on your behalf. You will receive a copy by email — keep this for your tax records. It is your record of income for HMRC self-assessment.
We will not re-issue invoice copies on request after 30 days. - 4
Payment sent
On the last Friday of the month, your payment is processed via bank transfer. Funds typically arrive within 1–2 working days.
Payment Cut-off Dates
To be included in a given month's payment run, your timesheet must be approved by the admin team before the monthly cut-off date. Timesheets approved after cut-off roll into the following month.
Empowr CIC will communicate cut-off dates at the start of each month.
FAQs
Ready to join the network?
Fill in the onboarding form and you'll be set up and ready to work in minutes.
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