Recruitment

Learning & Wellbeing Administrator

Edible Estates is seeking to recruit a part-time administrator for their Learning & Wellbeing Programmes. The successful candidate will have:

  • Good general education (Advanced Highers/A-Level equivalent) and relevant work experience relating to the role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong IT skills and confident using a range of programmes, including email, word processors and spreadsheets
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Experience of successful partnership working
  • Have a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Commitment to the aims, objectives and values of Edible Estates.

Edible Estates’ Learning & Wellbeing Programmes include Growing Youth and Lend a Hand. The overarching aims of the projects are to provide learners and volunteers with practical experiences in horticulture, construction and landscaping which will improve their life chances and support them on to positive destinations, such as employment, further volunteering, training and education.

Contract: 7 hour/week. Fixed term contract (ideally from 12 Aug 2024 until 4 Aug 2025). Flexible work day (Monday – Friday)

Salary: £21,840 – £25,042 (dependant upon experience)

Please see the full job description:  L&W Administrator Job Description

Please complete the application form here: L&W Admin Application Form

Send the completed application form with a CV to kate@edibleestates.scot

Closing date: midnight 29th July 2024

 

Community Gardeners

Edible Estates are often looking to hire Community Gardener/s, either sessional or PAYE, to deliver workshops at community garden sites across Edinburgh. This is particularly the case during the growing season but less so during the quieter winter months. It may be one workshop/week or several, depending upon the availability of applicants.  For sessional (self-employed) work we would pay a rate of £20/hour for suitable qualified/experienced candidates.

Please get in touch if you would like to be part of the team and we’ll get back to you when an opportunity arises.  Job Description,  Application Form.  For more information email steve@edibleestates.co.uk

Volunteer & Work Experience

If you would like to volunteer/work experience at Edible Estates, you can find more detail on our volunteer page or please contact us using hello@edibleestates.co.uk