Jobs

Browse the links below for details of current job vacancies at FCFCG and our member groups, as well as other related vacancies.

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Community Food Grower, Scottish Highlands

Community Food Grower, Ardnamurchan, Scottish Highlands

Six month fixed term position, good salary with possible accommodation assistance.

West Ardnamurchan Community Garden has an exciting opportunity available for a project worker in the West Scottish Highlands. The community garden is in its fifth month and seeks a grower to continue the good work achieved so far. At present the project has funding until the end of March 2011, however, if further funding is secured a contract extension may be possible.

Growing Project Co-ordinator, Tamar Valley

Growing Project Co-ordinator, Tamar Valley

37 hours per week, three year fixed term contract, salary £25,500 per annum, increasing to £26,500.

Tamar Grow Local is a Community Interest Company promoting sustainable local food in the beautiful Tamar Valley on the Devon/Cornwall border. The Growing the Valley Project will develop a range of new linked community food and composting projects. Working closely with local communities and project partners, the role will facilitate and support these projects, and promote collaboration.

Closing date: Sunday 19 September 2010.

Fundraising & Marketing Co-ordinator, Essex

Fundraising & Marketing Co-ordinator, Lambourne End Outdoor Centre

35 hours per week with some occasional evening and weekend working, salary £21,000-£22,000 per annum.

The Fundraising Co-ordinator will be responsible for fundraising, primarily from trusts and companies, and for promoting the Centre to potential funders, user groups and the public. Lambourne End Outdoor Centre is a fantastic 54 acre site in south west Essex which boasts residential accommodation and training facilities, outdoor adventure activities, and a working farm with dedicated environmental areas.

Closing date: Monday 9 August 2010.

Garden Worker, London

Garden Worker, Culpeper Community Garden

21 hours per week, salary £24,068 pro rata (pay award pending).

Culpeper Community Garden is a unique, multi-award winning public open space run by and for the local community. The garden is seeking a garden worker to encourage and promote the practical use of the garden by individuals, local schools, community groups and the general public.

Closing date: Friday 30 July.

Community Food Grower, Leamington Spa

Community Food Grower, Leamington Spa

Full-time position (will consider part-time or job share), salary £15,600 per annum pro rata (£8 per hour).

Canalside Community Food, a pioneering CSA based outside Leamington Spa, is looking for a new main grower. They are seeking an experienced grower to join the team producing organic vegetables throughout the year for the community of over 100 members. Currently the project has seven acres of field scale vegetables and five polytunnels for protected cropping and has also recently planted up a fruit field/forest garden.

Closing date: 31st July 2010.

Community Food Grower, Kent

Community Food Grower, Margate

37.5 hours per week (to include occasional weekends), salary £19,998 per annum.

Windmill Community Allotment Project are looking to recruit a community food grower to grow and manage the production of organic fruit and vegetables for the local community whilst involving and strengthening the community. You will also be responsible for promoting links between food and health, enhancing community participation and encouraging financial sustainability.

Closing date: Friday, 30 July 2010.