Community Gardener

Community Gardener

Full Time (37 hours per week), Salary £20-24,000 (dependent on experience)

Do you have a passion for planting? Are you looking to get your hands dirty and make a difference in the city’s parks and green spaces? Then we want to hear from you

We’re looking for Community Gardeners who share our love of the outdoors, gardening and nature and are enthusiastic about sharing that passion with other people.

Urban Green Newcastle is a pioneering charity set up in 2019 to look after the city’s parks and allotments. Our vision is for more people to enjoy and benefit from the beautiful open spaces in the city, and to ensure they are safe, welcoming and provide a great environment for wildlife and people.

As a Community Gardener you’ll be a key part of ensuring the city’s parks are well presented and reflect their unique character, status and story. You’ll also be actively involved in recruiting, supporting and empowering our volunteers, groups and community partners, helping to foster positive and mutually beneficial relationships. There will also be a chance to connect with the parks visitors through developing and leading a range of events and activities to build their connection and commitment to the city’s green spaces.

This post is based at our Heaton Park office in Newcastle but will involve working across all Urban Green sites. Therefore, you will need to hold a full UK driver’s license to be eligible for this role.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 March 2023 at midnight.

Interviews: Will be held over 2 dates, a one-day practical assessment (any tools will be provided) will be held on 21 March in Newcastle, at a city centre park. If selected to go forwards, you will then be offered a one-hour Teams interview on either 23 or 27 March 2023.

How to Apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 15/03/2023
Reference ID: CG2023

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