At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage allotment plots and support community growing initiatives in Birmingham.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing local food production and community spaces.
- Benefits: Generous salary, enhanced holiday, pension contributions, and health support.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local communities while promoting sustainable food practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in land management or horticulture, with strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about local food growing and supporting thriving community spaces? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Allotment Officer to help shape and support Birmingham’s allotment service.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in managing the allocation and letting of allotment plots, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process for residents. You’ll support the ongoing development and improvement of the allotment service, helping to create a well-managed, accessible, and responsive offer across the city.
Working closely with allotment associations and plot holders, you’ll build positive relationships, provide support, and help resolve queries. You’ll also undertake site visits where required, gaining a real insight into how our allotments are used and how they can continue to flourish.
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident in administrative processes, with a genuine passion for community growing and sustainable food production. You will also have:
- a relevant qualification in land management, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- experience managing or coordinating allotments, green spaces, or similar community assets
- experience working with community groups or volunteer-led organisations
- experience liaising with multiple stakeholders and resolving disputes
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
- commitment to sustainability and community development
- knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to allotment management
If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a varied role, and want to make a real difference to local communities and green spaces, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer in return…
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
- My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
- Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health
Allotments Officer in Birmingham employer: Beyond Interactive
As an Allotments Officer in Birmingham, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community spaces and promoting sustainable food practices. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering generous benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement, access to a comprehensive rewards scheme, and health and wellbeing support. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant city known for its commitment to local food growing.
