Cultivate London growing in Acton
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Seasonal horticulturalist urgently required for an urban horticulture project in Acton (London). Strong plant knowledge required. Food growing knowledge and asset. Driving licence preferred.
Cultivate London (CL) is an innovative urban farm and social enterprise based across multiple derelict sites in West London. We train unemployed young people in horticulture, and produce a range of edible and ornamental plants for sale. (www.cultivatelondon.org)
We have three main objectives:
1. To generate training opportunities and jobs for unemployed young people aged 16-24 in practical horticulture
2. To convert derelict and vacant land across London into productive food growing space
3. To increase the amount of local and organically grown produce consumed by Londoners
We are looking to hire an experienced horticulturalist to assist us with our peak-season growing activities, March - June
Location: South Acton, Brenford and Isleworth (LB Ealing and Hounslow)
Hours: 3 days per week Monday – Friday (negotiable), 9am – 5pm
Contract Type: Short-term contract: March – 30th June 2015
Salary: £24,000pa, pro rata
March 24, 2015
