Job description• Managing the operational delivery of the orchard team, currently 8 part-time contractors• Coordinating and scheduling regular work sessions in community orchards for the team and volunteers.• Leading practical volunteer sessions with training elements in tree planting and maintenance in community orchards. Working with fruit & nut trees as well as other tree crops, edible edges & hedges, shelter, food & wildlife belts and forest gardens.• Coordinating site assessments and planting plans; specifications, ordering and arranging deliveries.• Working with communities to develop and maintain engagement on existing and new orchard sites• Working closely with the Community Orchard Strategy & Development Manager to ensure effective delivery of strategic aims• Providing timely feedback from each work session to Community Orchard Strategy & Development Manager• Liaising with the Volunteer Coordinator in setting up and reporting back on volunteer sessions• Keeping records for each location including trees planted, work carried out and future work required
We would particularly like to hear from anyone living within our current key focus areas in• Brighton & Hove: Bates Estate, Bevendean, Coldean, Craven Vale, Hollingbury, Hollingdean, Moulsecoomb, Whitehawk;• Lewes: Landport Estate• Seaford: all areas