At a Glance
- Tasks: Build community, maintain gardens, and welcome new members at our Chester allotment site.
- Company: Join the Roots team, where community and good vibes thrive.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours with a pay range of £5,000 - £15,000.
- Other info: Join us in the No Dig Revolution and make a real difference!
- Why this job: Be the heart of a vibrant community while enjoying the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Passion for nature, 2+ years of growing experience, and great people skills.
The predicted salary is between 5000 - 15000 £ per year.
Our allotment sites have community at the heart of them and thrive on good vibes created by the patch manager and the wider Roots team. We are looking for someone with green fingers to represent the Roots brand at our Chester site. From welcoming customers to watering patches, or teaching local school kids how to grow, you'll be the heart and soul of our growing community. There will be some computer-based work needed but you'll be outside enjoying the sunshine most of the time.
Day to Day
- Building community by identifying key members of the Roots community who can contribute and add to on-site ethos and activity i.e. yoga teachers, ecologists, poets, artists, musicians.
- Welcoming new members to the community.
- Site maintenance (mowing + pruning + watering decorative features).
- Maintaining flagship patches (Roots + donated schools).
- Completing services for growers (edging, watering, weeding).
- Meeting prospective customers.
- Answering on-site queries from the community.
- Event and content support.
- Cleaning toilets.
What We're Looking For
- Nature lover.
- Enthusiastic about growing your own.
- Driving license + car.
- Computer skills.
- Charismatic people person.
- 2+ years/seasons growing experience.
- Bright, energetic and optimistic.
Ready to join the No Dig Revolution? We'd love to hear from you. We'll review your application and get back to you within 5 working days.
Patch Manager Chester employer: Roots Allotments
At Roots, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community where nature lovers can thrive. As a Patch Manager in Chester, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for personal growth through engaging with local schools and community members. Our commitment to sustainability and outdoor work ensures that you’ll be part of a meaningful movement while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
