Community Food Growing Officer

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Community Food Growing Officer to help expand community food-growing opportunities across Waltham Forest.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that is driven by culture and the innate creativity of residents, with a focus on building communities and meeting the needs of existing and future residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Positively communicating with diverse stakeholders and promoting inclusive access to local food growing opportunities
• Working closely with multiple community groups and supporting individuals and groups with food growing resources and signposting to training
• Assessing site suitability for food growing in collaboration with internal Council departments
• Monitoring and conducting site inspections to manage stakeholder license compliance

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in a relevant subject or area
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Experience of dealing with the public, preferably with experience in outreach or engagement, or on behalf of community groups
• Desirable experience in Community Food or Allotments or similar horticultural experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships

The salary for this role is £44,184 - £47,262 per year.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers, demonstrating a commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.