Foraging Instructor

5 months ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom Totally Wild Food Full time

We are looking for a driven individual to join the Totally Wild team, to work alongside a unique team of Professional Foraging Instructors.

Helping us to spread the word on responsible foraging and how we can all enjoy our wild open spaces in our food.

We're looking to enlist someone with a developed knowledge of foraging & wild food who's able and happy to work outdoors. The successful applicant will take on the role of leading deeply engaging wild food and foraging events & excursions.

**What we're after**:

- A driven individual capable of managing their own time well
- Able to work between 2-3 weekends per month
- Applicant to have previous knowledge of plant & ideally fungi identification
- Applicant to have worked either in a team setting or managing a group
- Must have a vehicle and a full UK driving License
- Happy to drive 2 hours at a time
- Be flexible and able to deal with changing workload and seasonal working demands
- Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Wish to be a core part of an exciting team of foragers
- Fit and Healthy
- Friendly and attentive, able to answer to customer requirements during events
- Happy to cook outdoors with a group

**What you can expect from us**:

- Full training (although we expect initial plant knowledge you will have the opportunity to go through our inhouse foraging accreditation)
- All kit required is provided by us.
- Mileage Allowances covered.

Please get in touch with your interest, we like receiving CV's but like receiving your words of interest more.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay

Application question(s):

- Foraging Experience number of years:
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: North London Forager