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Growing and Nature Projects Coordinator
Greener Kirkcaldy
Full-time
Kirkcaldy
Hybrid
£ 31,469
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Application closing date:
Jan 18, 2026
About the organisation
- Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet. Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.
About the vacancy
- We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to lead and develop our growing and nature connection projects work.
As part of our Community Engagement Team, you will work with staff, volunteers and partners. You will plan and deliver a diverse range of events, training and volunteer opportunities around growing and nature. We are keen to strengthen our ‘Plot to Plate’ activities, so you will work with our Community Food Team to connect growing with cooking classes, meals and food access projects.
You will play a key role developing new projects and activities, both grant-funded and income generating. You will support a Community Garden Worker and an enthusiastic team of mixed-ability volunteers to maintain and develop our community gardens and coordinate day-to-day activities.
You don’t need to be an expert in climate change or biodiversity. We will provide training and you will be supported by a great team.
Key Responsibilities
- Specific responsibilities
• Lead and develop Greener Kirkcaldy’s growing and nature connection engagement and projects • Coordinate the day-to-day operations in Greener Kirkcaldy’s community gardens, alongside the Community Garden Worker
• Plan and deliver a programme of volunteer sessions, community events and training workshops, both grant funded and income generating, in our gardens • Manage a team of volunteers with the Community Garden Worker, and support their development, skills and confidence
• Develop new growing and nature projects, funding applications and income generating activities
• Work with the Community Food Team to develop our ‘Plot to Plate’ approach - connecting growing with cooking classes, meals and food access projects.
• Manage delegated budgets, resources and equipment
• Help set targets and outcomes and monitor, evaluate and report on progress
• Ensure project activities and outcomes are delivered on time and that all budget and reporting requirements are met
• Support development of systems and procedures
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and induct volunteers
• Work with the Communications Team to promote activities.
General responsibilities
• Work as part of the Greener Kirkcaldy team to promote and encourage understanding of environmental issues
• Promote the values of Greener Kirkcaldy when working in the local community
• Comply fully with the organisation ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and training courses
• Undertake other duties in line with the job purpose
Key Competencies
- Qualifications, skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead, engage and empower people with different skillsets and backgrounds
• Ability to develop new and engaging activities and projects
• Ability to plan, manage and report on projects
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Organised, able to work under pressure and plan a diverse workload
• Experience of working in a gardening or nature engagement role
• Experience of working with volunteers
Knowledge
• Knowledge of a range of growing techniques and methods
• Knowledge of nature and biodiversity
• Understanding of how to harvest produce and prepare vegetables for cooking or
sharing.
Personal qualities
• A positive, enthusiastic and supportive attitude
• Passionate about sharing knowledge of growing and nature
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Flexible and able to adapt according to the needs of the organisation
• A willingness for continued learning and personal development
• Enthusiastic about engaging people to tackle the climate emergency, community
development and/or supporting people in hardship
Desired Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are required.
How to Apply
Application forms should be submitted to jobs@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk by Sunday 18th January at 12 midnight. All applicants must use the application form – we will not accept CVs.
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