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Growing and Nature Projects Coordinator - Greener Kirkcaldy
Created: 08/10/2024
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Growing and Nature Projects CoordinatorContract: PermanentHours: 28 hours per weekSalary: £30,552 per annum pro rata + 6% contribution to pension scheme
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. They deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people - building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy - with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden - they carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife. Growing and connection with nature has been central to their work since the beginning. THeir community training garden at Ravenscraig Walled Garden is a vibrant space. It offers courses, training and volunteer opportunities in gardening and growing. It also includes a community orchard, with over 100 fruit trees and a 'wild area' that is set aside for nature.
As lead partner of Climate Action Fife, they work with others to help people garden in climate-friendly ways. They've helped people to plant fruit trees and they recently created a demonstration climate-friendly garden at our community building in Kirkcaldy town centre. They are always looking for new opportunities to help local people connect with nature on their doorstep.
The role
Full information and the application form can be found on their website.
Greener Kirkcaldy is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to lead and develop their growing, nature and outdoor projects work. As part of their Community Engagement Team, you will work with staff, volunteers and partners. You will develop and deliver a diverse range of events, training and volunteer opportunities around growing and nature. You will play a key role in developing new projects and activities, including grant-funded and income generating ideas.
You will lead a small team of volunteers to maintain and develop their community gardens and coordinate day-to-day activities. For some volunteers, this is a pathway towards employment. For others, it is an opportunity for social interaction or to give back to the community. You don't need to be an expert in climate change, growing or biodiversity. They will provide training and you will be supported by a great team.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy
They want Kirkcaldy to be a good place to live and work. They believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect the environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes staff and volunteers. Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Their culture is really important to them. They promote equality, diversity and openness. Greener Kirkcaldy have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.
Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Wellbeing, training and development opportunities
- Social events
Diversity and inclusion
Greener Kirkcaldy want to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. They take part in Fife Centre for Equalities' Equality Pathfinders programme. They also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Their Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.
To achieve their vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, they need a diverse team. They encourage applications from people of any background. They know that the sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, they welcome your application. If you need additional support to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please contact their Office Manager Dianne Girvan. E-mail [email protected].
How to apply
Click here to access full job details and the application form. All applicants must use the application form - they do not accept CVs.
Send completed application forms to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Sunday 27 October 2024.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 06 November 2024. These are in person, at 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy.
If you have informal enquiries about this post please contact Lauren Brook, Chief Executive. E-mail [email protected].
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