We’re Growing!

26 Jun

Become our next Community Grower!

Role: Community Grower

Salary: £32,671 full-time, plus 5% pension contribution

Are you brimming with energy, passionate about plants, and eager to green the inner-city environment from the ground up? If you’re a grower at heart with a flair for community-building, we’ve got an exciting opportunity waiting for you!

We’re on the hunt for a Community Grower to join our award-winning, community-led Urban Growing team based in the vibrant heart of Islington. This is more than a job—it’s where our plant passion meets people power. Together, we’re pioneering sustainable, closed-loop horticulture in one of the London’s most dynamic urban environments.

Here’s what you’ll be diving into:

Be the catalyst in developing and delivering a thriving Community Plant Nursery as a hub of sustainable, hands-on learning.
Inspire and empower residents across diverse communities to get growing—whether they’re seasoned gardeners or fresh-faced beginners.
Collaborate with brilliant minds, passionate volunteers, and creative partners to turn green dreams into reality, rain or shine, all year long.
Connect the dots between our Nursery and two emerging Nature Anchor sites, growing a web of innovation and inclusion.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’ve got:

A strong background in plant nursery work and organic growing techniques.
A love for community development and inclusive education.
The resilience and positivity to work outdoors in all conditions.

We’re proud to cultivate a truly inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from individuals who are under-represented in the horticulture world—especially those with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic heritage, and those with disabilities.

If you are currently available, we can offer suitable candidates an immediate start.

For more information, please email info@octopuscommunities.org.uk, or call 020 7263 7095.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 31st July 2025

Interviews: Friday 8th August 2025

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Julie Parish