LOCATION: Coventry base, with regular travel around West Midlands area when required
Join Groundwork West Midlands – Make a Difference in Communities!
At Groundwork West Midlands, we are a charity committed to transforming lives in communities facing poverty and disadvantage. Our mission is to build capacity and resilience, empowering people to overcome hardship and create healthier, happier, and more prosperous futures.
We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an individual who is passionate about community work and the power of transforming spaces. This is a chance to grow your experience, connect with diverse groups, and help make a lasting impact in the heart of local communities.
The Role
This role will involve assisting in the delivery of outdoor based community projects and informal education in line with Groundwork West Midlands mission to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities and the environment in which they live. The focus of the role will be “hands on” delivery of practical outdoor activities at our Community Garden in Coventry and on our nature reserves across the West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To plan and deliver practical environmental community sessions at a Community Garden for adults, families and young people.
2. To lead the development of the community garden into a usable space for food growing, community activities, health promotion, environmental improvements and a place where the community can come together.
3. To build and maintain partnerships with local organisations, community groups, corporate partners and statutory bodies to ensure that the garden is fulfilling the needs of the local community.
4. Supervise volunteers as and when necessary.
What We Are Looking For:
1. A positive and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a community-based environment.
2. Practical skills to manage and deliver projects from concept to completion.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to engage and support volunteers.
4. Ability to work flexibly and learn new skills as you take on new challenges.
5. A commitment to improving local spaces and supporting community resilience.
A full driving licence is essential and access to own vehicle for the role which entails travel to various sites around the region.
Why Join Us?
At Groundwork West Midlands, you’ll have the chance to work with a dedicated team that shares your passion for making a difference. You’ll gain valuable experience, build your professional network, and help create real change in communities that need it the most. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of our local communities and contribute to a truly worthwhile cause.
We pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a workplace pension, 25 days annual leave and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.
If you are interested in applying then please send an up to date CV and covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role to: wmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk
An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier, if a high number of applications are received.
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