Project Operational Lead – Hope Farm Initiative

Rother Voluntary Action; Hawkhurst; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Hands of Hope is seeking an experienced Project Operational Lead to drive the next stage of development at Hope Farm Community Garden in Hawkhurst. This role reports to the Board of Trustees and will unite our charitable programmes, Dig for Victory heritage project and new partnerships.

Working hours are 0.4 FTE (two days per week) on a four-year grant, with potential for a full-time post. The base salary for FTE is £37,440 (£14,976 at 0.4 FTE), plus a performance bonus that can deliver an OTE

Job description

Hands of Hope – Project Operational Lead, Hope Farm Initiative

Hands of Hope is looking for an experienced and inspiring Project Operational Lead to drive the next stage of our development at Hope Farm Community Garden. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this is a pivotal role bringing together our charitable programmes, our ambitious Dig for Victory heritage project and the development of new corporate partnerships and sustainable income streams. We are looking for a collaborative, commercially aware leader who shares our commitment to community, nature and social impact and can help turn our long-term vision for Hope Farm into a sustainable reality.

Location: Hope Farm Community Garden, Hawkhurst

Reports to: Board of Trustees.

Working Hours: 0.4 FTE/2-days per week – 4-year grant-funded contract (Reaching Communities, National Lottery Funding), with potential for a full-time, permanent position.

Salary: Base salary FTE £37,440 (£14,976 at 0.4 FTE), plus a performance-related bonus linked to agreed commercial income and partnership targets, with OTE of £50,000 per annum, FTE.