Community Food Growing Projects Worker
BritSom is a BAME-led community organisation based in Barnet, supporting children, young people, families and elders through education, health, wellbeing and community development programmes. Our work promotes healthy lifestyles, environmental awareness and community cohesion.
Salary: £14,560 per annum (£17.50 per hour, 16 hours per week x 48 weeks. Includes employer’s pension and NIC contributions)
Contract: Part-time, fixed term (with potential for extension subject to funding)
Working Locations: BritSom Centre (activities) and Colindale / Child’s Hill allotments
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Hours: 16 hours per week (including regular weekly allotment sessions and some flexibility to meet programme needs)
About the Role
This is a practical, hands-on role with a strong community focus. You will lead and coordinate weekly allotment sessions, support mixed-ability groups including young people, families and elders, and integrate food growing into our Big Cook Healthy Eat programme.
Key Responsibilities
· Plan and deliver weekly allotment sessions at Colindale and Child’s Hill sites.
· Maintain safe, productive and environmentally responsible allotment plots.
· Coordinate and support volunteers and participants.
· Produce seasonal planting plans and maintain records of produce grown and harvested.
· Supply harvested produce to the Big Cook Healthy Eat programme.
· Deliver 12 environmental education sessions annually at the BritSom Centre.
· Promote awareness of composting, biodiversity, waste reduction, water use and growing food on a budget.
· Engage young people, families and elders in gardening activities.
· Support occasional joint outreach/home visits (non-clinical wellbeing check-ins and signposting).
· Record attendance, outputs and feedback using BritSom’s monitoring systems.
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience in food growing, horticulture, community gardening or environmental education.
· Experience leading practical outdoor sessions for mixed-ability groups.
· Ability to engage and motivate young people and community members.
· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage allotment sites.
· Commitment to equality, sustainability and community empowerment.
· Willingness to undertake outreach/home visits with a colleague.
· Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse partners.
· Fluency in Somali (spoken) and good English communication skills.
Desirable
· Experience working with migrant communities, young people or elders.
· Knowledge of North London/Barnet community networks.
· Experience supporting volunteers.
· First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are not utilising agencies for this vacancy and kindly ask that agencies do not approach us regarding this role.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
Closing Date: 20th March 2026 at 9:00am.
BritSom reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
BritSom is fully committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, please contact us directly to discuss your needs.
BritSom is funded thanks to the support from National Lottery players and The National Lottery Community Fund.