Ubele Initiative CIC

Food Growing Lead Growing & Production Leadership Lead crop planning, seasonal production and day-to-day growing across glasshouses and outdoor beds Improve consistency, yield and quality of produce while working within agroecological principles Contribute to strengthening commercial and wholesale routes while aligning with the centre s social and environmental values Maintain high standards of crop health, soil care, composting and biodiversity Public Engagement & Site Activity Support and contribute to public-facing activity at Wolves Lane, including farm tours, workshops, open days, and community events. (note: Wolves Lane is not currently open on Saturdays; occasional evening or weekend activity may be required around key events, planned in advance.) Act as an ambassador for Wolves Lane Centre, engaging confidently with visitors, volunteers, partners and funders during events and day-to-day site activity Work closely with colleagues to ensure growing activity supports learning, volunteering and community engagement programmes Team Support & Learning Environment Provide day-to-day supervision and support for food growers, apprentices/trainees and sessional workers Integrate learning into production, ensuring the site functions as a working training environment Work alongside volunteers in a way that supports both productivity and skill development Foster an inclusive and respectful working culture Site & Systems Support organisation of growing spaces, tools and materials Lead on the record keeping related to crops, yields and production systems Work collaboratively on infrastructure and improvements that support long-term resilience of the site Working in a Shared, Community Context Work in coordination with Consortium partners and site users Ensure growing activities sit respectfully within a multi-user, community-focused site Contribute to the centre s wider vision as a space that supports Black, Brown and other minority communities in land-based work Health, Safety & Good Practice Follow and support good practice in health and safety across growing areas Model safe tool use, manual handling and site procedures Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming working environment Other To attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety and equality at all times. To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. Person Specification Essential Significant practical experience in food growing or market gardening with a minimum of 2 full commercial growing seasons Strong knowledge of agroecological or sustainable growing methods Experience supervising or supporting others in a growing environment Ability to balance productivity with a learning or community context Good organisational skills and ability to manage seasonal workloads Commitment to working with diverse communities and in an inclusive environment Confidence working outdoors year-round in a physical role Desirable Experience working in an urban or community-based growing project Experience working with apprentices, trainees or volunteers Experience supplying wholesale or commercial customers