At a Glance
- Tasks: Support refugees in our community garden project, coordinating volunteers and events.
- Company: Join Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum, a community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, discounted lunch, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Other info: Flexible hours in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while helping others grow their gardening skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: Experience in gardening and working with volunteers is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and community-focused Grassroots Community Garden Support Worker to join our team at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF). This role plays a vital part in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to engage in our volunteer-led Grassroots Community Garden Project. The project helps our volunteers by taking responsibility for planning, developing and maintaining a large garden while contributing fresh produce for our community café.
Your main duties will include:
- Developing and coordinating a Steering Group of clients and community garden volunteers
- Supporting clients to take an active role in planning and developing the project
- Coordinating volunteer rotas to ensure the effective maintenance and development of the allotment site
- Supporting volunteers to develop gardening skills and confidence, particularly those with less experience
- Developing the garden as a resource that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing
- Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained across the project
- Organising community gardening events and activities
- Producing simple monitoring and evaluation reports to demonstrate project impact
- Assisting with the preparation of funding applications to support future developments of the garden
- Representing NNRF at relevant meetings, networks and partnership events
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to support wider organisational activities and events
About you:
- At least one year’s experience developing and maintaining a garden or allotment
- At least one year’s experience working with volunteers
- Experience facilitating group activities or events
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances
- Sensitive and inclusive approach when working with diverse communities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Hours: 15 hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (extension subject to funding)
Location: NNRF Sycamore Centre, 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance, discounted lunch and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Deadline for applications: 23.59 July 8th 2026
The postholder will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check for this position.
Nottingham Refugee Forum is committed to equality and strongly values diversity. We welcome applicants from people with lived experience of the asylum system.
