Inverkeithing Community Garden is looking to recruit an enthusiastic people person, with a passion for gardening and green growth to work with us to maintain and develop the garden for locals and visitors alike.

The garden is a constituted community group, run by a committee of local people. We successfully applied to the National Lottery Awards for All for a two year project to fund a part time coordinator.

As well as leading the team of volunteers in their weekly garden sessions and managing the garden, you will be engaging with local groups to encourage use of the garden and to inform seasonal activities. Over the two year duration of the post you will liaise with the committee to develop and deliver a series of seasonal events.

This is a part time seasonal post comprising 10 hours/week March - October when the garden is open and 3 hours/week November - February when the garden is closed. It is offered on a self employed basis, £25/hour, £9850.00/annum

More About Inverkeithing and the Community Garden

Inverkeithing is an old Royal Burgh in Fife on the shores of the Forth with a population of 5280. It is a busy commuter town with with an extremely mixed demographic.

Inverkeithing Community Garden is situated just off the High St, in the historic heart of the town. It is a green haven for local people and visitors alike, with fantastic views across the Forth. It is on a south facing slope and is off grid. Weather permitting, the garden is open every day from March - October.

Since 2010, the garden has been developed and maintained by an enthusiastic bunch of 6-8 volunteers who meet on a weekday afternoon to tend the garden. They enjoy creating a peaceful and colourful space for visitors by growing a range of flowers, fruit and vegetables. The garden also has an orchard with over 40 heritage apple, plum and fig trees. There is a strong organic ethos with wildlife friendly areas with pollinator-friendly plants and flowers.

Local groups have been using the garden on an ad hoc basis for story telling, drawing classes, bagpipe practice and informal gatherings. We have also organised a range of seasonal events for children and adults - easter egg hunt, open days, cider press, bulb and vegetable planting over the years. Recent local consultation showed there is a demand for more community use, learning and events.