Jobs
Are you skilled and experienced in working with volunteers? Do you know your friendly garden bugs from your slugs, and your Alliums from your Brassicas?
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community charity, working on a local scale to benefit people and our environment. We are concerned about climate change and by the impact of rising food and fuel costs. We would like to see a future where everyone is able to heat their home affordably, eat well, and tread more lightly on our planet. Our community garden sites provide
• great volunteering and educational opportunities
• the facilities, training and inspiration to encourage local people to grow and eat fruit and vegetables
• a free resource of healthy food for the community
We are now seeking a sessional Community Gardener to work as part of the Greener Kirkcaldy team to support the volunteers who develop and maintain our community garden and orchard at Ravenscraig Walled Gardens in Kirkcaldy.
Hours of work: up to 7 hours per week. Rate of pay: £15 per hour, on a self-employed basis. Click here for the Community Gardener (sessional) – job description. Our volunteer sessions run on Friday mornings and Saturday afternoons, so you will need to be available at one or both of these times.
You will have excellent communication skills, a strong track record of working with volunteers, and will take a supportive and empowering ‘community development’ approach. We are looking for someone who is able to work with a wide range of people from all backgrounds, including young people, older volunteers, and volunteers with additional support needs. You will also be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener, with wide experience of growing fruit and vegetables organically, and (ideally) experience of working in community or therapeutic gardening.
How to Apply:To apply, please send a CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role, to jobs@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.
Closing Date: May 29, 2017 Interview Date: Friday, 9 June, 2017The Hidden Gardens is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Interim Training Manager to provide support to two experienced trainers and stability to an existing partnership programme of vocational training in gardening for young people with a learning disability, during a critical phase of learning.
The successful candidate / organisation will liaise with strategic partners and oversee the delivery of the agreed outputs of the partnership arrangement with them.
Applicants will need to demonstrate experience in the following:
• Managing partnerships and collaborative working
• A track record in coordinating gardening learning opportunities
• Previous experience of supporting and supervising trainers
Hours are variable and a flexible approach to working is essential. PVG Scheme membership will be required. Applications are invited from individuals or organisations that meet the criteria and feel they can deliver the outputs.
To apply please submit your CV by email to administrator@thehiddengardens.org.uk together with a brief covering letter, stating the reasons why you are applying and how you meet the essential and desirable requirements
Closing Date: April 13, 2017Our team of sessional Garden Assistants is the public face of the Gardens during evenings and weekends. The main purpose of the Garden Assistant role is to provide a visual and engaging staff presence in the Hidden Gardens to ensure that all visitors have a safe and pleasant experience whilst preserving the property, plant collection and art installations. On occasion tasks will also include assisting the team with public events and helping others with hired activity in the Gardens indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hours are variable, and a flexible approach to working is essential. Hours will be concentrated around weekends and evenings and the successful candidate must be available to regularly work during these times.
CV’s will not be accepted. Applications to be received by email only.
Please visit www.thehiddengardens.org.uk/vacancies.php for further information and to download an application pack. Send completed application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to administrator@thehiddengardens.org.uk
The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow’s award winning landmark greenspace and sanctuary garden is seeking an enthusiastic experienced and qualified hands–on Head Gardener.
The Head Gardener will lead the gardening team to manage the upkeep, improvement and development of the grounds and gardens as well as developing and coordinating outdoor learning opportunities.
Candidates should have experience of gardening, outdoors learning and managing others, ideally in a similar size organisation. PVG Scheme membership will be required.
We offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, pension contributions, access to training and support.
Hours are variable, and a flexible approach to working is essential. Hours will include some weekends and evenings
CV’s will not be accepted. Applications to be received by email only.
Please visit www.thehiddengardens.org.uk/vacancies.php for further information and to download an application pack. Send completed application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to administrator@thehiddengardens.org.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person to oversee the garden at Seaview Respite Unit and involve the children in relevant projects. The purpose of the garden is to enable children/staff and volunteers to work together and benefit from a green space, promote healthy lifestyles and have a positive impact on our environment. The community gardener will supervise the development of the garden and co-ordinate activities within the garden.
Closing Date: April 28, 2017The task of the project lead is to support the young people’s committee to manage the Charlie’s Green Angels climate change project. Activities will include working with staff, volunteers, children, young people and their families. The role will include working in an outdoors environment. The role will involve aspects of gardening and relevant climate change issues with a strong focus on the education and learning of children, young people, and the wider community. Team working and an experience of delivering educational workshops to children and young people is vital.
If you have applied previously you are not required to apply again
Closing Date: April 21, 2017Using horticulture as a medium, providing Occupational Therapy therapeutic activities to people with a Learning Disability within the Centre and within the community
Closing Date: March 29, 2017 Interview Date: Tuesday, 21 March, 2017The Students’ Association of the University of the West of Scotland (SAUWS) is a dynamic and vibrant organisation which exists to ensure the continuous improvement of our students’ experience.
We are looking for motivated, goal achieving staff who enjoy the challenge of making a difference to our students’ lives. We expect you to be WISE:
• Welcoming – a friendly approach in person and online
• Inclusive – enabling opportunities for all
• Supportive – supporting each other appropriately
• Engaging – communicating, listening and responding.
You should enjoy working in a fast changing environment and be able to work under your own direction as part of a diverse team. Knowledge or experience of working within a 3rd sector organisation is advantageous.
The Carbon Reduction Coordinator will be responsible for the Engage, Embed and Empower (E3) project which is funded by the Climate Challenge Fund. The project is centred on Sustainability Hubs in the Ayr and Paisley Campuses of the UWS. These hubs will be focal points for increased carbon literacy, action on climate change and supporting our circular economy through the free tool hire service and free shops. They will also offer repair and upcycling workshops which are aimed at upskilling our community, empowering them to keep goods in use for as long as possible. The ultimate goal of all of our projects is to ensure the continued reduction of CO2 emissions within our community.
For further information and how to apply see online www.sauws.org.uk/union/jobs