Gardening Lead

Job Title

Gardening Lead

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)

• 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

Senior Project Support

• 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.

• Professional horticulturalist or equivalent experience.
• Experience in volunteer management and community garden leadership.
• Knowledge of sustainable gardening practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• 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.