Campus Community Builder & Gardener

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

University of the Arts London is appointing Community Advocates to build belonging among students. You will work with a fellow Advocate to plan and deliver an inclusive programme across indoor and outdoor spaces, including seasonal gardening and green-space projects.

Sessions may be creative, social, or wellbeing-focused. You will promote activities, document sessions, collect feedback, and ensure accessibility and safety while managing a small budget.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming, proactive attitude and genuine interest in community wellbeing.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; confident engaging with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, organised and able to take initiative when planning or running events.
• Passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Experience in event or activity planning, facilitation, or volunteer coordination.
• Knowledge or experience of gardening, planting, or maintaining green spaces.
• Awareness of decolonisation, equity, and social justice in the arts and education.
• Experience managing small budgets or community project resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an engaging and inclusive community programme that encourages regular participation across shared spaces.
• Host regular "community meet days" open sessions where students can gather informally, share ideas, and take part in creative, social, or wellbeing-focused activities.
• Facilitate and coordinate activities such as: promote an inclusive environment and encourage participation.
• Promote activities through posters, flyers, and other materials; document sessions and contribute to social channels.
• Regularly gather, evaluate, and respond to feedback to evolve the programme with student interests.
• Represent the college positively, sharing information about campus facilities, events and support services.
• Lead and maintain gardening and outdoor wellbeing activities; develop a seasonal gardening programme.
• Plan, promote, and report on activities, source materials and refreshments; coordinate schedules with other programmes.
• Collaborate with other Advocates, course leaders, technicians, and student groups to strengthen campus community and co-create inclusive programming.
• Manage a small budget responsibly for materials and resources; ensure activities are risk-assessed and delivered safely.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Reliability

Organised

Initiative

Teamwork

Gardening

Budgeting

Adaptability

Job description

University of the Arts London is appointing Community Advocates to build belonging among students. You will work with a fellow Advocate to plan and deliver an inclusive programme across indoor and outdoor spaces, including seasonal gardening and green-space projects.

Sessions may be creative, social, or wellbeing-focused. You will promote activities, document sessions, collect feedback, and ensure accessibility and safety while managing a small budget.