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Gardening Lead

Job in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listing for: VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Part Time, Contract position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28297 GBP Yearly GBP 28297.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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
  • Final date to receive applications:
    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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