
We’re looking for a friendly, organised person to work alongside existing and support the development of new community garden projects across Edinburgh. Is this you or someone you know? Download the full job description below to find out more.
Community Garden Development Officer
Edible Estates are recruiting a Community Garden development officer for the Growing Together Project. https://www.growingtogether.scot/
The purpose of the role is to engage with communities to encourage and support participation of residents in community gardens/ growing projects in council estates across Edinburgh. Build the capacity of new and existing community garden groups to manage their gardens through good organisational practice. Provide remedial support to groups where required where policies and relationships have deteriorated. Support the positive contribution community gardens can make to their wider communities through event and services.
To be clear, the role does not include teaching participants how to grow food, designing or building community gardens, these roles are delivered by other members of the team
Contract: 35 hours p/w (optional part time) fixed term contract until December 2025 (extension subject to funding)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,677 (dependant upon experience)
Please see the full job description: Community Garden Development Officer JD Nov 24
Please complete the application form here: CGDO Application Form Dec 2024
Send the completed application form to admin@edibleestates.scot
Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th January
Interviews: w/c 27th January