Assistant EGP Community Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Over the past thirteen years, Edinburgh Garden Partners has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities. By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. The position of Assistant EGP Community Coordinator is an exciting opportunity for a natural collaborator to join the organisation. Working alongside the EGP Community Coordinator, this role supports all administrative and practical aspects of the work undertaken by EGP. With a focus on recruiting and supporting volunteers and nurturing garden partnerships, this role offers a flexible and dynamic work environment. This role would suit someone comfortable working independently and as part of a small team. Enthusiasm for community engagement and gardening would be beneficial. The role involves working closely with our EGP Community Coordinator and provides opportunities for learning and development in all aspects of the work of the charity, as well as opportunities to bring your own skills and experience. This position is maternity cover, and is a fixed term contract for 1 year. There is flexibility for the successful candidate to work either 21 or 28 hours (3 or 4 days) a week, and to decide a working pattern in discussion with EGP. Some evening and weekend work will be required to cover volunteer events and training. EGP strives to be an employer that promotes the wellbeing of its staff: the postholder will receive the pro-rata equivalent of 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays, employer s pension contribution, as well as opportunities for flexible working and training and development. EGP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in ability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class and other protected characteristics and are committed to improving diversity amongst our staff, trustees and within our volunteer community. We encourage individuals from Black and ethnic minority communities, as well as those who identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role., None specified

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Sharing gardens, Sharing lives.

Part time
Part time
25000 pro-rata
21 or 28 hours / 3 or 4 days per week, including occasional evenings and weekends. Salary will be pro-rated based on agreed hours. 12 month Maternity Cover.