Project Officer
Quick answer
Sow the City is hiring a full-time Project Officer in Manchester, paying £26,209 per annum, to deliver horticultural training and community development work.
- Role
- Project Officer
- Organization
- Sow the City
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £26,209 pa
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Project Officer will deliver a busy programme of horticultural training and community development work, sharing knowledge and passion for urban nature, food growing, and environmental wellbeing.
What you'll do
- Plan and deliver horticulture and nature-based learning sessions
- Support community-focused environmental projects
- Help emerging community greening and growing groups
- Support the creation and maintenance of community garden sites
- Work closely with partner organizations
- Gather stories, photos, and basic content for programme learning and communications
What it takes
- Passion for urban nature, food growing, and environmental wellbeing
- Experience in horticulture and community development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in project management and event coordination
- Knowledge of local community and environmental issues
What you'll bring
How we treat you
5% employer pension, 30 days holiday per year, 35-hour working week, competitive paternity and maternity leave packages, TOIL system for occasional 'anti-social' hours worked
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Manchester, with travel across the Greater Manchester area.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £26,209 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include passion for urban nature, food growing, and environmental wellbeing, experience in horticulture and community development, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How do I apply?
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Emily Corner or Jon Ross at Sow the City on 0161 465 6954 or email [email protected]. Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd November.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in-office with occasional travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on Sow the City's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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