Horticulture Development Worker
- Posted by Bradford Organic Communities Service Ltd on 11th April 2025
- £24,496 FTE
- Part time
- Wibsey Community Gardens
Bradford Organic Communities Service was established in 2004 with Bradford Community RePaint and expanded in 2017 to incorporate Wibsey Community Gardens and Scrap Magic. Our aim is to provide services of environmental and social benefit.
We work to protect and preserve the environment by reusing, reclaiming and recycling as much waste product as possible. By taking part in national and community schemes we are able to deliver educational and enrichment services for children and young people in the local community. Our sites also provide volunteering opportunities for adults in a safe supportive environment.
Role Description
Join our team at Wibsey Community Gardens working for an environment charity. You will work with volunteers and with small groups developing horticulture and food growing skills. You will be involved in organically growing fruit, vegetables, salads, herbs and flowers. You will take part in basic maintenance tasks around the site. You will work with lots of different groups of people and a range of age groups.
You will be involved in:
- Growing from seed, potting on, planting out, watering, weeding, and maintaining the site.
- Ensuring onsite health and safety
- Leading groups
- One to one support
How to Apply
For more information and application forms please contact
Jen White on 07707 658465/jenwhite@bradrepaint.co.uk
or Karen Hutchinson on 07966 164815/ info@bradrepaint.co.uk
Job Details
- Hours: 16.5 hours per week
- Closing Date: 09/05/2025
- Payment Schedule: Monthly
- Job Salary: £24,496 FTE
- Contact Name: jenwhite
- Contact Email: jenwhite@bradrepaint.co.uk
- Phone Number: 07707658465
- Interview Date: 16/05/2025
Supporting Documents
About Bradford Organic Communities Service Ltd
Bradford Organic Communities Service Ltd (BOCS) is an environment charity with reuse, renew and recycle principles. The overall aim is to support our local communities to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing. BOCS has an experienced team of trustees, employees and volunteers working together to achieve these aims. BOCS supports communities in need, delivering services of environmental and social benefit. BOCS manages two sites in inner city Bradford, Bradford Community RePaint, a project which recycles and sells paint, and Wibsey Community Gardens in Wibsey Park. Activities encourage volunteering and skills development, aiming to improve health and wellbeing for all ages.
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