About This Role

Our allotment sites have community at the heart of them and thrive on good vibes created by our patch managers and the wider Roots team. We are looking for someone with green fingers to support our Patch Manager and represent the Roots brand at our Shirehall Pastures site in Dartford. From welcoming customers to watering patches, or teaching local school kids how to grow, you'll help keep our growing community thriving. There will be some computer based work needed but you'll be outside enjoying the sunshine most of the time. Day to Day Supporting the Patch Manager in building community by identifying key members of the Roots community who can contribute and add to on-site ethos and activity i.e yoga teachers, ecologists, poets, artists, musicians. As well as... Welcoming new members to the community Site maintenance (mowing + pruning + watering decorative features) Maintaining flagship patches (Roots + donated schools) Completing services for growers (edging, watering, weeding) Meeting prospective customers Answering on-site queries from the community Event and content support Cleaning toilets

What We're Looking For

• Nature lover
• Enthusiastic about growing your own
• Driving license + car
• Computer skills
• Charismatic people person
• 1+ year/season growing experience
• Bright, energetic and optimistic