Amisfield Preservation Trust provides a regenerative community space (Amisfield Walled Garden) just outside of Haddington for a wide range of groups. The project is community-led by volunteers working alongside two paid workers. Since project inception, volunteers have recreated a beautiful, historic and peaceful 8 acre walled garden which had fallen into disrepair.

The central aim of the trust is to create a beautiful garden which enhances the wellbeing of visitors and volunteers. The garden helps improve the life chances of those most vulnerable in our community, through support for individuals with barriers to employment ; drives inclusion through involving volunteers with a range of additional support needs; promotes learning through educational activities for school groups with their teachers, and for the general public through a variety of training events; helps the community to flourish through increased social connection and regenerative activities that improve mental / physical wellbeing , resilience and help increase pride in the local community and place. To find out more about Amisfield Walled Garden: amisfield.org.uk

Job Role:

The Board of Amisfield Preservation Trust are keen to increase access to the garden by extending the opening hours over the weekend during the summer months. We are looking for a reliable, flexible, self-motivated and organised person who can manage the opening and closing of the garden during the weekend and on Tuesdays. They would be the point of contact for visitors. The postholder will also work alongside the Garden Coordinator for a half day during the week (Monday to Friday) to ensure they are aligned to the vision and values of the garden, and to communicate any concerns, questions, etc to the Garden Coordinator.

This post is offered on a fixed contract of six months (1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026). The role will be reconsidered by the Board during late 2026 with the possibility of being opened for application in 2027.