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Westway Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Grounds Person to support the Grounds and Gardens team with the maintenance and development of the grounds and gardens across the Trust's 23 acres of land, ensuring the Trust's land is kept clean, tidy, safe and attractive at all times.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Provide support to the Ground and Gardens Team to maintain and improve soft and hard landscaping on Trust land as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
- Maintain the Trust’s grounds to a high standard to include the removal of graffiti, fly posting and any other unauthorised applications to comply with the Trust’s zero policy of anti-social behaviour towards the Trust’s properties.
- Support the Ground and Gardens Team to undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work on the Trust’s grounds as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
- Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure the Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking).
- Support the Caretaker to provide access for contractor and utility providers and supervision of onsite contractors as required.
- Responsible for the proper use, maintenance and safe storage of all plant machinery, tools and equipment.
- Keep hand tools and small garden machinery in good clean condition. Where required, inform members of the public using the Trust’s land of rules governing its use and move on users who choose not to observe them.
- Assist with maintaining the log of incidents/occurrences that happen on the Trust’s land.
- To act in a professional, efficiently and courteous manner at all times when communicating with colleagues, stakeholders and the general public.
- Ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
Experience, knowledge and skills:
- Basic knowledge of ground maintenance duties.
- Experience of working in public open spaces.
- Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
- Good knowledge of the local area is desirable.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 17 November 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
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Bridewell's small, dedicated team of practitioners work alongside people affected by serious mental ill health to make progress in recovery. Working at the gardens provides the time, space, and emotional support for people to make positive changes and find hope in recovery.
“Bridewell gave me a purpose. It provided meaning in my life. It made me feel valued and useful.”
“I’m still not sure what the future holds, but the main thing is I can see one now.”
An average day:
- Meet with staff and volunteers to plan the day and prepare the site
- Welcome people onsite, lead or support the setting of activities for the morning
- Lead a group in horticultural activities and meet people 121 for assessments or regular reviews
- Join the group of staff, volunteers and people accessing the service to stop for lunch
- Lead a group in horticultural activities and wrap up the day
- Debrief with staff and volunteers, write up notes and if needed contact referrers or other agencies before closing up the site.
About You
You’ll understand the community Bridewell supports, demonstrate empathy and knowledge of the challenges faced by people affected by serious mental health conditions.
You’ll have experience of working in a mental health setting and be open to new learning
You will have professional training and experience in occupational therapy, mental health, or social and therapeutic horticulture
Reflective practice and working collaboratively in a small team are second-nature to you, you accept everyone as they are and focus on strengths and solutions to make progress
You enjoy working outdoors (in all weathers!), you’re practical minded and have a strong interest in gardening and nature
This is a part time position, 21 hours per week over three days. The role will involve occasional weekend work to support public events including Bridewell’s Open Days. You will need your own transport and a full driving license.
We welcome applications from any candidate with relevant skills. If you are excited about this opportunity and want to find out more about the role please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
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Job Purpose
Global Generation is looking for someone who is passionate about working with local communities to create safe, inclusive and inspiring green spaces. As the Story Garden Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Story Garden and our move in October 2025. You will work closely with our community engagement team, to ensure that the Story Garden legacy lives on in Somers Town. You will also manage our small Garden Team, to oversee horticultural, volunteering and community engagement activities at the Story Garden and for a short period of time, after the move, at our new site and/or in a new community hub created in Somers Town.
Organisational Context
Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world.
Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work:
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To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults
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To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment
We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and biodiverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King’s Cross (with a permanent community garden currently being built in KX) and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, carpentry, making, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change.
This role is primarily based at the Story Garden in King’s Cross, working closely with our local community of Somers Town. You will work with the garden team, community engagement team, education & community programmes team, chefs, volunteers and engage people of all ages.
Main duties and responsibilities
Garden planning and management of Story Garden and related projects
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Support garden team with horticultural work, including planning and procurement
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Project manage Story Garden funded projects - responsible for ensuring outputs and outcomes are monitored and met, building strong relationships with and reporting to funders (City Bridge Trust, Future Neighbourhoods Phase 3)
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Work alongside our Community Engagement Manager to run community events
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Alongside the Head of Gardens, manage the general Story Garden budget
Project Management of Story Garden move
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Project manage the move of the Story Garden ensuring that there is a positive legacy to the work done at the Story Garden - this will involve donating plants, planters and structures to others in the local community
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Build on existing and create new partnerships with others locally, local community organisations and TRAs to deliver the legacy of the Story Garden
Training and volunteering
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Manage and deliver corporate volunteer days at Story Garden and the new garden we’re building
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Support the Seasonal Gardener on the running of the Gardening Club
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Work with the Somers Town Team to integrate volunteering and training opportunities within the wider area and upskill local people
Line management
- Line manage 3 members of staff and volunteers and support their professional development through regular check ins, monthly 1:1s and regular meetings about projects.
What we are looking for
Essential
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City & Guilds Level 2 Horticulture or equivalent and 3 years experience in a practical horticulture role, feeling confident enough to facilitate gardening activities
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Good understanding of organic horticulture principles and practice
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Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and overseeing monitoring and reporting
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Experience working with multiple stakeholders
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Experience of line management
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Experience running volunteer sessions
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Excellent administration, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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Experience undertaking risk assessments
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Experience running corporate volunteer sessions
- Experience managing a community garden
These are some of our core values which we aim for all of our staff to share and develop to guide our work:
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Commitment to equity, diversity and sustainability in all aspects of our approach
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Passionate about working with people to engage them in ways to learn new skills, build connections and fulfil their potential
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A love of working outdoors, the natural environment and urban greening
- Appreciation of working across sectors, disciplines and worldviews
Benefits to working with Global Generation
We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our partnership with the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the Charity.
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Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Bridgewater Gardens Salford
Salary: £32, 960
Hours: Full time. 37.5 hours a week
Working Pattern: 5 day in 7
Contract: Permanent
Details of our great benefits can be found here.
Overview of the Role:
We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking person to join our team. This is a key role, operating across multiple departments. The role reports to the Head of Site and works closely with all site managers. This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a department. Have your say and bring great ideas to create great working practices.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.
We couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. Should you require any additional support with making your application please email Sharon Ellis detailing the position and REQ number reference (found at the top of the advert) that you are applying for.
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We are looking for a passionate and experienced Horticultural Therapist with a track record of coordinating inclusive gardening sessions for the local community.
You will be responsible for supporting people to work towards their goals in a garden setting and developing people's practical and social skills.
You will also have the opportunity to help maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.
Salary: £25,650 - £28,500 (pro rata rate £15,383 -£17,100) Depending on skills and experience
Hours: 3 days per week including Wednesdays and Thursdays with some weekend and evening work required. Hours have potential to increase subject to funding.
Main purposes of the job:
To facilitate therapeutic placements for people with learning disabilities, mental ill health and long-term health conditions, and complex needs using social and therapeutic horticulture principles, currently held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden through participation in accredited training programmes, therapeutic groups, and volunteering activities with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded.
To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.
To promote the social care aspects of horticulture to community groups, local statutory services and individuals in the London borough of Hackney and beyond.
To work flexibly within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is open and accessible to the wider local community.
To be proactive in the development of St Mary’s Secret Garden as a resource for the local community.
If you think this is the role for you please download our full application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply.
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Are you enthusiastic, collaborative, with excellent communication skills and an eye for a story? Our charity team is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as Communications Assistant. Through making social media posts, creating engaging content or writing stories, you’ll play an integral role in communicating our impact and stories to our key audiences.
At Horatio’s Garden, we build and look after extraordinary gardens in the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. These gardens are a critical part of rehabilitation and offer reflection and adjustment, privacy and solace, joy and companionship to all who need it. We lead regular gardening sessions to grow and cultivate plants, arts workshops to offer new skills and a programme of live music and events. Designed to be enjoyed all year round, these gardens offer a warm, welcoming place for family and friends who may have travelled hours for a visit.
Our vision is for everyone with a spinal injury to have a Horatio’s Garden as part of their rehabilitation care.
The charity is growing. With seven garden projects open, we have an eighth garden under construction in Sheffield. A smaller version of this garden won ‘Best in Show’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2023 as the first show garden designed for people with mobility needs, which significantly increased our profile.
Following a strategic digital review, you will support the rollout of the new digital strategy to place storytelling and impact at the heart of our communications.
This role will assist with the content creation of engaging written, film and visual content across different platforms, scheduling and moderating our social channels, and helping us report on our digital activity.
It would suit someone looking to start or build their career in the communications field or charity sector to develop experience in developing content, writing and charity campaigning. There will be opportunities for training and development and you will travel between the charity’s UK-wide gardens and meet patients, volunteers and staff.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week) based in the charity’s office in Salisbury. You will be reporting to the Communications Manager.
Main duties
- Help manage the day-to-day running of the charity’s social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook). Schedule content and respond to comments and messages to foster positive engagement and add value to the supporter experience
- Work closely with the team to produce subscriber, campaign-led and post-event newsletter content and manage the subscriber database
- Contribute to the charity’s content calendar and work creatively and collaboratively with the communications and wider charity team to proactively seek and develop story ideas in line with the charity’s recently updated digital strategy
- Create engaging written, photographic, design and video content in support of charity objectives and reflecting our brand and tone guidelines
- Assist with internal communications to communicate key updates to staff on the charity’s WhatsApp group
- Assist in maintaining and updating Horatio’s Garden’s main website
- Help to manage the charity’s digital assets, ensuring the team have access to the most impactful photographs and videos for their needs
- Collate, analyse and present monthly reports on social media, newsletter and website activity and engagement against key performance metrics
- Assist with planning and promotion of campaigns and track press activity
- Keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends and technologies
General duties
- Support the wider team with administrative duties that support the smooth running of the charity
- Actively contribute to team and organisation meetings
Skills required
- Strong interest/experience in creating content for digital channels
- Good understanding of the digital landscape, including trends
- Excellent writing and editorial skills with attention to detail
- Able to create accessible, engaging content
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Good IT and software skills and willingness to learn – you will be using Microsoft suite, Hootsuite and Mailchimp
- Video editing experience/interest – experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar
- Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
We are looking for someone who has:
- The ability to take initiative and be a self-starter, working independently as well as part of a team
- An ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines
- A willingness to learn new skills and to develop existing skills
- An empathic personality
- A positive, can-do and resilient attitude
- Passion for the charity sector
The charity is keen to promote training and opportunities and we will support the candidate to attend relevant training courses where a need can be demonstrated and to make the most of any opportunities to learn additional skills, for example involvement with filming and photo shoots by professional contractors hired by the charity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society. Please note that this role will involve occasional out-of-hours working (including evenings and weekends) as part of a rota to ensure the charity’s social media channels are active and monitored at peak times and during events.
About Horatio’s Garden
Horatio’s Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic events. The gardens are vital places for reflection and adjustment for people facing these life-changing injuries and long stays in hospital. The profoundly positive impact of a Horatio’s Garden is clear for people with spinal injuries and their friends and families as well as hospital staff. Research shows that 100% people see an improvement in their wellbeing with 100% patients on bedrest reporting that the gardens have improved their mental health.
The charity’s vision is to sustainably grow thriving communities and biodiverse gardens in all 11 NHS spinal injury centres in the UK.
As a charity, we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our charity.
How to apply
Please read the full job description before applying. Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role to Alex Geaney. Please note that applications will not be considered without a cover letter.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November with interviews taking place w/c 18 November. We may close the applications earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please read the full job description before applying. Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role to Alex Geaney. Please note that applications will not be considered without a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November with interviews taking place w/c 18 November. We may close the applications earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Sydenham Garden is seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead on a fixed term 3 year contract to join our team of 15 staff and approximately 60 volunteers in delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London.
Why we need you
Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries). With 3-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to help us ‘grow our community’ and increase the sustainability of our impact we’re seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead to drive continuous improvement and development of volunteer-led community activities for the benefit of co-workers as well as managing the day to day running of our volunteer programme.
Why you should join us
We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.
What we’re looking for
You’ll have experience of delivering group activities and working with people with mental/physical-ill health and/or Dementia. You’ll have experience of recruiting, working with, and managing volunteers and be confident building positive relationships with a wide range of people. You’ll be able to innovate and develop new initiatives as well as balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.
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Job Title: Community Partnerships and Networks Manager
Location: London / Wisely / Homebased (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: £46 - 49k pa
Hours: 37.5 pw
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting gardening groups? Do you believe in the potential of gardens and gardening to inspire and generate positive change for wellbeing and the environment? Can you build networks, partnerships and collaborations which drive social impact?
Overview of the Role:
We are looking for a Community Partnerships and Networks Manager to join our dynamic and passionate team, which sits within our new Learning and Public Engagement division. The candidate will use a partnership approach to work with organisations across the UK, placing the RHS at the heart of community gardening, supporting community gardening groups and opening up gardening for anyone, anywhere. This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed and agile leader, who wants to make a difference.
You will be part of the Management Team for the National Community Programmes Department, leading the direction and development of RHS-wide national community programmes including Britain in Bloom and It's Your Neighbourhood. This is an exciting time to be joining the UK’s leading gardening charity, our new Strategy launched in 2023 and sets out our vision for a world where gardening is embraced as a way of life – a source of joy and fulfilment, building healthier lives, stronger communities, and thriving environments.
As Community Partnerships and Networks Manager you will be responsible for:
Developing the RHS’ offer for the UK's expanding number of community gardening groups through strategic partnerships and networks.
Supporting the RHS to continue to build its visibility and reputation as a highly collaborative and knowledgeable champion for community gardening in the UK.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.
Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Inclusion
At the RHS we are looking for people with passion and integrity, who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We welcome diverse perspectives; each new hire brings unique talents and the opportunity for us to bring a different perspective. We aim to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The RHS is committed to building an inclusive and supportive organisation.
Safeguarding
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. Appointment is subject to adherence to our Safeguarding Policy
We may review applications as soon as we receive then so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact sharon Ellis please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
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Job Title: Head Gardener
Period: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 3 days-per-week, 21 hours excluding breaks, minimum of 1 Saturday a month + occasional evening work
Salary: Up to £31,500 p.a. pro rata
Reports to: Head of Operations / Co-Director
Key relationship: Garden Volunteers, Sarah Price, Exchange Managers
Responsible for: External partner relationships
Primary place of work: The Exchange, Erith DA8 1RA
About the role
The Exchange is looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and hard-working Head Gardener with a flair for plants, experience of working with communities, and a keen interest in Sarah Price’s naturalistic approach to gardens. The Head Gardener will further establish The Exchange as a destination garden, and a place for community learning and well-being. You will be responsible for our designer garden, its upkeep and development along with the design and delivery of a community learning/volunteer support programme.
Please note: the ‘principal duties and responsibilities’ outlined below are not exhaustive. Other tasks and duties consistent with the role may be assigned.
Principal Duties + Responsibilities:
The Sarah Price Garden
We are delighted to be home to a fantastic Sarah Price designed garden that wraps around The Exchange building.Sarah is one of the leading garden designers of her generation with three Chelsea gold medals and a portfolio including London’s Olympic Park, Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery, and the Maggie’s Centre in the New Forest. The Head Gardener is responsible for the maintenance and nurturing of the garden, which was planted by local residents, and in developing a programme for volunteers that supports with this maintenance. Key responsibilities include:
- Ongoing care and maintenance of the plants and garden to ensure the successful development of the garden in line with Sarah Price’s vision.
- Liaising with Sarah Price Landscapes about changes, upkeep, and development of the garden.
- Helping co-ordinate with Sarah Price and The Exchange any additional planting.
- Creation of opportunities for interaction with the public who visit the garden.
- Establish and manage The Exchange’s sustainable compost programme.
- Plant/equipment/materials ordering.
- Developing and caring for the pelargonium collection in the greenhouse
- Propagating plants for sale and use in the garden.
Volunteer management
Community involvement is an essential part of what we do at The Exchange. Currently this involves a growing Volunteer Programme, where people come and learn skills from talented craftspeople, becoming part of “Making Communities”, in exchange for giving time in creating things For Community Use and/or Benefit.
In relation to the garden, volunteers are supported through skills development and learning opportunities and give their time towards the garden’s ongoing maintenance and/or enabling wider public interaction. Participation in this programme also creates other benefits including social and wellbeing. We believe that time spent with volunteers/local community sharing skills and experience is an important investment and it will be your responsibility to ensure the volunteer team is supported and valued.Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining a group of volunteers to assist in the garden.
- Providing supervision and guidance to the volunteer team on practical horticultural tasks.
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
- Support with developing volunteers’ skills and confidence within the garden.
- Managing garden volunteer rotas and work tasks.
- Maintaining volunteer records including logging and evaluating volunteer hours.
- Keeping in touch with volunteers and potential volunteers through regular communications.
- Organising volunteer recognition events/activities, e.g. visits to other gardens.
Other
- Supporting development and delivery of new ideas to reach target groups and meet our aims, as laid out in our Engagement/Participation Strategy.
- Working with the wider team to ensure effective communications about the garden as visitor site, and place for learning.
- Exploring the potential for garden community learning programme development in line with the organisation’s aims and objectives.
- Working with the senior leadership team on relevant funding applications.
Personal specification
Essential:
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Sarah Price’s approach to gardens, plants, and garden maintenance.
- Ecologically minded with a commitment to working organically.
- Practical experience and/or Entry Level Qualification in gardens and/or landscape management. NVQ level 2, RHS level 2 or equivalent experience.
- Excellent plant knowledge and a keen interest in gardens and landscapes.
- Familiarity with most horticultural tasks together with the use of basic tools.
- A willingness to work alongside and to support and develop other staff and volunteers.
- Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards, ability to work on own initiative.
- Good verbal communication skills good organisational skills, a good understanding of Health and Safety issues.
- Experience of working with communities / different groups of people.
Desirable:
- A valid driving licence.
- Experience in propagation.
- Volunteer Management experience.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20 November, 12:00pm
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Our mission is to reinvigorate the Old Library in Erith as a community-built space and create a centre for craft, opportunity and local growth.
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A fantastic job opportunity has become available at our Sanctuary in Lewdown, Devon!
We are looking for a handy, hard-working individual to assist with the ongoing maintenance and management of the gardens, buildings, and grounds. We hope to soon welcome a new animal lover to our family who can play their part in maintaining the beautifully cultivated and tranquil setting to the high standard of which we pride ourselves.
The sanctuary offers a home-from-home environment for all our residents. The needs and safety of all animals, staff and visitors are a top priority. You need to be open minded to a changing working environment and daily workload. The role is physically demanding.
The role advertised will require you to:
1.To regularly check fabric of the buildings and grounds and to advise the Manager of any repair work that may be required, carrying out any repair work within capabilities and advise Manager if specialist contractors may be required
2. To undertake any such repair work as directed by the Manager where safe and practical to do so, and with due regard to Health & Safety rules. Repairs and works such as hard landscaping, carpentry, fencing, decorating, general construction works and building new areas for resident pets.
3. To undertake simple repairs to plant installations and equipment as directed by the Manager, where safe and practical to do so and with due regard to Health & Safety rules.
4. To maintain gardens neatly and with due regard to safety matters with special regard for resident pets, wildlife and team members. To mow lawns and tend to flower beds, borders, planters and hanging baskets as required.
5. To clear away rubbish and debris from the garden and grounds, bagging up for waste disposal or composting, as appropriate, keeping the area neat and tidy.
6. To ensure the safe and secure storage of all hazardous materials, including paints, creosote, drain cleaners, fuel and oil for petrol mowers / strimmers, pesticides, herbicides and other garden materials, in accordance with the requirements of the C.O.S.H.H. Regulations (latest revision). To maintain an up-to-date file of C.O.S.H.H. Data Sheets for these hazardous substances.
7. To ensure the maintenance and safe and secure storage of garden equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, power tools and any heavy machinery. Knowledge of how to use all tools safely and efficiently. Ensure company vans are clean and tidy at all times.
8. To be available outside normal working hours to provide help and support should one of the resident pets pass away, or for emergency repairs such as broken fences, leaks etc
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall from time to time reasonably require having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a charitable animal welfare trust.
Experience is essential for this role.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
“Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Retail Assistant to join our team in our first flagship shop, the Boat House, on a full time, permanent basis for 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,617 per annum (full time equivalent- £13.15/hour) depending on experience.
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual looking for a role in a stunning location with our flourishing organisation.
You’ll play a key role in driving our retail ambitions whilst forging a rewarding career, all within our first flagship store amidst the peaceful and historic backdrop of Hyde Park.
Found beside the Serpentine lake, our Boat House shop offers a wide range of sustainable, high quality products and product ranges with a modern twist. From keepsakes to outdoor accessories, we are proud of our ethically sourced ranges and products from UK manufacturers, the majority of which are recyclable or have re-purposed elements.
We’ll provide you with excellent initial training when you join our welcoming and dedicated team, not to mention all the support you need to get you started.
The Role
As a Retail Assistant, you will support our retail operations, primarily at the Boat House in Hyde Park and potentially progressing to other outlets.
Supporting the Retail Manager and Supervisor, you will help to meet sales targets, provide excellent customer service and ensure exemplary visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.
You will also process deliveries, fulfil eCommerce orders, support the management of team rotas and create opportunities for upselling, encouraging donations.
Please note, this role will involve lifting and manoeuvring stock.
About You
To be considered as a Retail Assistant, you will need:
- Excellent customer service standards
- Excellent time keeping skills
- A good level of numeracy
Other organisations may call this role Retail Customer Assistant, Shop Assistant, Store Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, or Customer Service Assistant.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Retail Assistant, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title:
Event Manager of The Lady Garden Foundation
Overview:
The Lady Garden Foundation is a national charity, founded in 2014, which aims to raise funds and improve awareness of the 5 gynaecological cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Womb (Uterine), Vulval and Vaginal).
Job Summary:
The position of Event Manager is a central role within the Foundation, not only driving the Foundation forward in both fundraising and awareness but keeping the cogs turning in all aspects from administrative detail to event organisation.
This role is unique, from the breadth of responsibilities to the ownership it allows for an individual.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Leading development, delivery and execution of the LGF events programme, consisting of already established major donor events and a focus on improving the range of events for a wide general audience that maximises fundraising and drives supporter engagement.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with event co-founders, committee members, stakeholders and high net worth individuals to maximise income and secure continued committed support.
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To closely work with the relevant events production agency to ensure the smooth running of events e.g. ensuring dietaries are collected, managing event budget inline with sponsorship.
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Responsible for all major donor relationship management.
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Responsible for day-to-day internal fundraising tasks, ensuring gift aid claims are up to date etc…
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Aiding co-founders and committee members with event sponsorship bids and presentations.
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Main LGF contact for event sponsors, includes ensuring contractual agreements are met, generally keeping them informed and happy with the partnership.
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PR- oversee the activities of our pro bono PR team from an events perspective.
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Lead, coach and work closely with the Events and Fundraising Executive to enable them to take on responsibilities for smaller events and manage tasks within the events.
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General Event Management - Overseeing the organisation of the event, managing invites and RSVP’s, ticket payments where necessary, event sponsors
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Database management (Donorfy)
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Awareness of key health issues and updates in the gynae arena
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Awareness of activity from other charities within the sector
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
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At least 2 years of events management experience with a charity or fundraising organisation.
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Incredibly organised
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Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
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Confident and outgoing
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Ability to manage multiple activities at one time including direction from multiple individuals
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A passion for the cause of the Foundation
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Microsoft Office- Competent
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A good understanding of the charity landscape including Fundraising Regulations
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Effective diary management including your own
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An understanding of women’s health issues and the gynae landscape including the 5 cancers, periods, menopause and reproductive rights.
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Xero accounting software- not essential but helpful
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Donorfy database software - not essential but helpful
Salary: Competitive in line with experience (please enquire)
Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Location:Fitzrovia, London
Environment: The Lady Garden Foundation’s office is based within a communications agency- a lively and animated working environment.
How to apply - Please submit your cover letter and CV
Please include:
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What interested you about working for the Lady Garden Foundation?
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What you can bring to the role and our team?
Registered Charity
1 - 5
We stand together as daughters, sisters and mothers. We challenge taboos and do away with the ‘private’ in our ‘private parts’.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Alive is seeking a talented individual to oversee and manage our Community Older People’s Services. This will involve leading a team of committed and talented staff delivering our gardening and horticulture therapy services (allotments/community gardens/hospital gardens) and our dementia Meeting Centres. You will have strong experience of working in the health care sector, in particular dementia, and a passion for providing person centred care and services for older people. A compassionate and empathetic leader, you will have strong people skills with experience in management and be able to inspire and motivate a team.
Alive is the UK’s leading charity enriching the lives of older people and training their carers. We believe passionately that all older people should feel connected to the world around them and our award-winning and innovative activity in the community and care settings make this possible, alongside the training and coaching we deliver to carers to equip them to engage older people more meaningfully. To find out more about our work, and read inspiring case studies, please go to our website.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and innovative charity, and to help bring enjoyment and vitality to some of the most vulnerable older people in society.
We are looking for someone who can ideally work 4 days a week, but we would be interested in candidates who are able to work for 3 or 5 days a week and will adapt the job accordingly.
Please see the job description and person specification for details. To apply, please send in your CV with a covering letter detailing why you match the job description and would like to work for Alive. Please send your information in to Alive by 5pm 7th November 2024. Interviews will be held 14/15 November and second interviews 21/22 November.
If you would like any further information or for an informal chat, please call the CEO, Isobel Jones in the office.
Please send in your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are suited to the post.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To ensure older people live lives full of joy, meaning and opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview: The Lady Garden Foundation is a national charity, founded in 2014, which aims to raise funds and improve awareness of the 5 gynaecological cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Womb (Uterine), Vulval and Vaginal).
Job Summary: We are looking for an energetic and confident person to drive awareness and education of gynaecological health, especially the five gynaecological cancers in Universities and Schools across the UK. Our Education Development and Outreach Coordinator will be developing our education and awareness strategy for schools and universities, spearheading outreach and ensuring that the impact of each programme on future outcomes is being tracked and measured. We have already built our Freshers Fair campaign up to visiting 20 universities this year, and have started outreach into London based schools.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Developing of our education and awareness strategy for universities and schools.
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Evolving current and curating new programmes that fit within the overall strategy.
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Leading the outreach and collaboration with various education partners including, Universities, Private and State Schools, Student Unions, Student Societies, Public Education Boards e.g. OFSTED, Government etc.
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Building relationships with key individual stakeholders to drive forward the revolution in gynaecological health for young people. These stakeholders could include, Teachers, lecturers, wellbeing staff, leading researchers in behaviour change and education, MPs, students, parents etc.
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Responsible for day-to-day internal financial tasks: e.g. looking after our Education Budget, allocating charitable spending for maximum impact
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Preparing impact reports and presentations for potential sponsors and partners for the programmes.
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Work closely with our Communications and Awareness Executive to ensure programme assets are relevant and suitable for target audience age.
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Engage with the Foundation’s medical advisors to ensure the programmes are covering need to know areas, key messaging and are medically accurate.
Other:
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Awareness of key health issues and updates in the gynae arena
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Awareness of activity from other charities within the sector
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Confidently can use Google Workspace - Google Docs, Sheets, Slides…
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A good understanding of the charity and education landscape including Fundraising Regulations
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Effective diary management including your own
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Animated and enthusiastic
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A passion for the cause of the Foundation
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Xero accounting software- not essential but helpful
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Donorfy database software - not essential but helpful
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Squarespace/website software - not essential but helpful
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Location: Fitzrovia, London
Environment: The Lady Garden Foundation’s office is based within a communications agency- a lively and animated working environment.
How to apply - Send your cover letter and CV
Please include:
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What interested you about working for the Lady Garden Foundation?
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What you can bring to the role and our team?
How to apply - Send your cover letter and CV
Please include:
What interested you about working for the Lady Garden Foundation?
What you can bring to the role and our team?
Registered Charity
1 - 5
We stand together as daughters, sisters and mothers. We challenge taboos and do away with the ‘private’ in our ‘private parts’.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.
The Horniman’s mission is to connect us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share. We are looking for a Head of Commercial to play a key role in maximising our income generation streams in order to support this mission, leading day-to-day operations across retail, catering and ticket sales. You will also have the wider responsibility of proposing and developing new business opportunities, working closely with the Venue Hire and Programming and Visitor Experience teams. A key project for the role is managing the delivery of a new children’s café as part of our ambitious Nature + Love capital project.
You will have a proven track record in commercial management and experience of all aspects of retail and catering operations, ideally gained in a visitor attraction setting. You will have experience of driving income through innovation and the development of partnerships and have solid financial commercial experience in budgeting and forecasting. The role reports to and works closely with the Director of Audiences and Income and leads a busy, dedicated and talented team. You will be an inspiring, collaborative and supportive line manager with experience of management reporting and working effectively with customer relationship management and box office systems.
You will have an empathy for and interest in the Horniman’s mission, collections and programme alongside a passion for the transformational impact arts, culture and nature can have on people’s lives.
The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Monday 04 November 2024. Interviews will be held 20 – 22 November 2024.
The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer, and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or an ethnically diverse background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.