Job Title
Gardening Lead
Organization
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Contract Type and Details
* Contract Type: Fixed term
* Role Type: Employment
* Hours: Part time (16 hours/week; job share considered)
* Annual Leave: 32 days/240 hours per year pro rata, including 8 days bank/public holidays
* Location: Windmill Hills Centre, Gateshead NE8 1QB
* Salary: £28,297 Pro Rata (Fixed Salary)
* Start Date: As soon as possible
* Application deadline: Monday, 12 January 2026 12:00 noon
Role Description
Senior Project Support
Responsibilities
* Lead by empowering volunteers to develop skills and ownership of the community garden.
* Develop ambitious and achievable strategic gardening plans that are operational, seasonal, and focused on environmental sustainability.
* Assist in running horticulture-based activities including gardening, bee‑keeping, cooking, crafts, and construction.
* Help volunteers learn and acquire new skills, and facilitate their integration into the local community.
* Participate in organisational decisions and contribute to effective management of the garden.
Qualifications
* Professional horticulturalist or equivalent experience.
* Experience in volunteer management and community garden leadership.
* Knowledge of sustainable gardening practices.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
Benefits
* Fixed‑term contract of 2 years.
* Pro rata salary and holiday entitlement.
* Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in the North of England.
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