Community Horticulturalist

Community Horticulturalist

Closing date:
Salary: £25,400.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time
Location:
The Greenhouse Project, Witton Country Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2TP
We are looking for a Community Horticulturalist with a commitment to sustainable growing practice to continue and develop the amazing achievements reached so far in local communities.

We are looking for someone with the skills and passion to thrive in our new role as Community Horticulturalist at The Greenhouse Project in Witton Park, Blackburn.

We’re looking to excite and inspire communities by growing food and native plants for nature recovery projects whilst demonstrating practical sustainable approaches that people can take in their everyday lives.

If you have a good knowledge of horticulture and are able to work with enthusiasm and kindness with a wide variety of people and communities to help them connect with nature then you could be the person for us.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

We offer 28 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife. 

Should you be interested in this position please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return your application before the closing date stated. 

Completed applications can be returned via email to applications@lancswt.org.uk

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here

(CV's will not be considered -   No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is:  Thursday 5th December 2024

Interviews:  Thursday 12th December 2024

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.