Community Garden Manager (Sabbatical cover)

Community Garden Manager (Sabbatical cover)

Provide continuity for the Community Garden and horticultural areas across Vauxhall City Farm during the postholder’s sabbatical.

Salary: £29,000 to £31,500

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months.

Hours: 28 hours per week (occasional weekend or evening work may be required)

Responsible to: Managing Director

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing nature and habitats, opportunities, education, training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2026, and you will join a team that is committed, enthusiastic and future focused.

The Community Gardener will provide continuity for the Community Garden and horticultural areas across Vauxhall City Farm during the substantive postholder’s sabbatical.

The role combines practical organic horticulture, ecological site management, habitat creation, volunteer leadership and inclusive community programme delivery. The postholder will ensure that the gardens are productive, biodiverse, welcoming and managed in a way that reflects The Farm’s commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility and community participation.

Buys 2 bales of hay (Our animals need 150 bales every month)

Every donation made will help us to reach more people with our services…

Free entry, suggested donation of £4 welcome

Open Tuesday–Sunday 10.30am – 4.00pm (last entry 3.45pm)

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