We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Garden and Volunteer Wellbeing Coordinator with an interest in garden and wellbeing activities to come and be part of an exciting community garden project. You will have experience of supporting staff and volunteers and be able to assist with the project management of the ongoing development of the gardens.,

Project manage the enclosed garden space at Frimley Lodge Park and The Arch in Woking.
Develop and facilitate a programme of activities within the Catalyst Community Wellbeing Garden that will help improve wellbeing for people in the community, including:
Recruit, develop and manage garden volunteers
Work with other partners to promote volunteering and creating a space for wellbeing activities
Use excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire participants to get the most out of the opportunities that the garden presents
Develop and implement growing plans and vision for the garden with input from colleagues and volunteers
Ensure operations are well-organised, safely managed and delivered
Implement and manage a booking system for volunteer and staff rotas
Be prepared for physically demanding aspects i.e. digging, lifting and bending
Ensure the garden is adequately planted during all seasons, and that a programme of activity is in place
Lead the development of the land and facilities with input from colleagues and volunteers
Prioritise and time-manage short and long-term growing projects and developments
Maintain a productive year-round vegetable and herb garden
Work with colleagues and staff to organise and facilitate seasonal events in the garden
Develop opportunities for food sharing
Facilitate the smooth running of activities in the gardens ensuring they are productive, attractive, and pleasant spaces for people to socialise and gather
Be available to support other Community Connections groups and activities

Essential:
Experience of working / learning in a horticulture environment
Experience of working in mental health
Proven horticulture and gardening knowledge
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent planning and development skills
Ability to organise and manage your own workload
Good financial awareness when budgeting and planning
Great communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work through busy and challenging priorities
Ability to work under pressure, with full workloads and to tight deadlines
Ability to think and work strategically
Ability use initiative, confidence in making decisions and ability to work collaboratively
Have authentic attributes of Kindness, Commitment and Integrity
Ability to work as a team and support other team members
Ability to maintain Equal Opportunity standards at all times
Flexible and can-do attitude
Ability to travel to and from both gardens
Educated to A level or equivalent in relevant disciplines e.g. English, Media
Experience of supporting volunteers
Experience of developing creative wellbeing activities, A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

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