Horticulture Officer

Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and
sustainable lifestyles using the ten principles of One Planet Living. We have an exciting opportunity
for an enthusiastic and dynamic officer to deliver a unique project.

The Horticulture Officer will work on the Growing Active project, a pilot project working with
community organisations and residents to share skills around horticulture and growing to support
existing community greening and growing programmes. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project including project planning and delivery, partnership development, monitoring of outcomes, coordination with the project partner organisations and evaluation.

With a sound understanding of horticulture and a passion to tackle the climate crisis, you will have
previous experience of running community-based projects and have the ability to motivate,
providing inspiration and leadership to others. You will require excellent communication and
organisational skills and have a commitment to a community-led approach to addressing climate
change locally.

If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position, then we would like to hear from
you. For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please
download an application form from the foot of this page. Alternatively, contact Middlesbrough
Environment City on info@menvcity.org.uk or 01642 579820.

Closing Date: 10am – Monday 7th February 2022

Interview Date: Thursday 10th February 2022