Urban Farming Coordinator (UFC) - LONDON (GB) - 2025

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Urban Farming Coordinator (UFC) – LONDON (GB) – 2025, London

Client: MicroHabitat

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c09dcd186050

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

JOB POSITION: Urban Farming Coordinator

Are you looking to work for a company that values sustainability and helps build greener cities and communities?

MicroHabitat is seeking a motivated, ambitious individual with strong leadership and a passion for farming to fill the position of Urban Farming Coordinator.

Introduction:

At MicroHabitat, we implement urban agriculture to improve urban environments, enhance city dwellers\’ lifestyles, and foster greater awareness of environmental issues. We set up edible gardens on rooftops and ground-level spaces for businesses, institutions, and schools, reconnecting people with nature and their food sources.

What\’s in it for you?

• A fulfilling job where you can grow in unique spaces and enjoy the growing season.
• Free coffee and tea in a workplace focused on employee well-being.
• A team-oriented environment encouraging initiative, leadership, and autonomy.
• An opportunity to be a change maker part of the biggest global urban farming initiative.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and oversee urban agriculture projects.
• Manage client accounts and production zones.
• Guide and evaluate urban farming activities in the region.
• Work with the MicroHabitat team to expand the company globally and promote urban farming in each city.
• Conduct educational workshops for clients of all ages.

Horticultural Management:

• Coordinate and prepare materials for installations.
• Lead installations and supervise the team throughout the season.
• Ensure the maintenance of MicroHabitat\’s urban farms and engage organizations by providing project info and horticultural advice.
• Perform quality assurance for farm maintenance.
• Handle tasks like harvesting, watering, pest control, and plant care.
• Conduct educational activities with clients.

Representation and Administration:

• Host info kiosks and workshops on urban agriculture.
• Attend team, partner, and client meetings.
• Prepare reports and document activities for each production site.
• Manage tool purchases and infrastructure maintenance.
• Perform quality assurance checks on farm infrastructures.
• Create standard documents and training guides.
• Work with different company branches (sales and marketing) and other MicroHabitat cities.
• Participate in grant applications and processing.

Project Management:

• Oversee all phases of establishing food production sites.
• Coordinate installations, maintenance visits, and closure events.
• Enforce safety measures across all MicroHabitat operations.
• Maintain cleanliness across all production areas.
• File all operational reports.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Plan and coordinate production site visits.

Client Experience and Marketing:

• Manage project coordination and client accounts in the region.
• Send communications, marketing materials, and content to clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Share operational reports with partners and clients.
• Enhance client satisfaction processes.
• Collect marketing content for the marketing and sales teams.
• Ensure the MicroHabitat brand shines across all regional activities.

Human Resource Management:

• Recruit the installation team.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance and needs.
• Report on staff performance to the Operations Director and other relevant team members.

Conditions:

Required Education and Experience (flexible):

• College or university degree in agriculture, urban agriculture, horticulture, environmental sciences, sustainable development, or customer service.
• Experience or studies in agriculture, horticulture, urban farming, or sustainable development.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in agriculture or customer service.
• Experience in mobilization and workshop facilitation.
• Familiarity with tools like smartphones, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Valid driver\’s license with two years of driving experience.
• Functional smartphone.

Desired Skills:

• Strong mobilization skills.
• Participative leadership.
• Vision and passion for urban agriculture and sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Autonomy, versatility, and resourcefulness.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.
• Ability to simplify and share knowledge.
• Patience, empathy, and generosity.
• Group facilitation and management skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• Start & End Date: To be determined.
• Contractual/Seasonal Position.
• Monthly Compensation for cell phone usage.
• Work hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch break) (may be longer or shorter depending on work).
• Number of days of work / week varies based on number of projects / urban farms.

For any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact Alex Uriel Lag at +1 (438)-861-9420

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