Work with us
We are The Green Estate Community Interest Company, one of the largest social enterprises in South Yorkshire. Our mission is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. Our team is a community and ecosystem of landscape designers, meadow makers, park and heritage stewards, green recyclers, venue organisers, volunteers and more who all care about social and environmental sustainability. Find out about our current job vacancies and opportunities.
Job vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working at The Green Estate and being part of our award-winning team. We are currently hiring for the below positions:
• Fleet and Facilities Assistant
Volunteer opportunities
Interested in volunteering with us? We have a wide range of opportunities to suit all interests and time commitments. We love working with people from all walks of life, with no experience required. Explore volunteering opportunities. Thank you for your interest in working at The Green Estate and being part of our award winning team.
“The Green Estate is a small organisation with a big impact. It leads the way in demonstrating how people and nature can thrive in urban environments, which is essential for the future of all of us given the climate challenges we face.”
Emma Clarke, Co-Chair of The Green Estate and CEO of Weston Park Cancer Charity
Our benefits
We are a mission-driven organisation making a positive impact on people and planet. Our incredibly talented and dedicated team of staff, volunteers and partners enable us to do this. As well as getting to work alongside an inspirational team, other benefits of working at The Green Estate Community Interest Company include:
- A worksite situated in 14 hectares of beautifully landscaped and natural parkland containing a scheduled ancient monument
- Working for a social enterprise with community values
- Transport links and free parking, close to Sheffield city centre
- Company sick pay
- Staff and social events
We have been honoured with prestigious awards for our work, across many different business areas. Being part of The Green Estate means working for an organisation that is recognised for entrepreneurial excellence and contributions to the environment. Our most recent awards include:
- The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development – We were honoured to be one of the first 15 businesses to receive the prestigious Kings Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development approved personally by the King
- British Chambers of Commerce Green Innovation Business of the Year Award (2024)
- Manor Fields Park’s Green Flag Award (2014 – 2024)
- Sheffield Business Awards, Small organisation of the Year (2024)
- South Yorkshire Sustainability Award for Recycling Initiative of the Year (2023)
- Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards for Best Supplier (2023)
- Opportunity Sheffield’s Recognition Award for Training & Development (2023)
Fleet and Facilities Assistant
| Salary | £26,227.50 per annum from April 2026 |
| Contract | One year fixed term with potential to become permanent |
| Hours | 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm |
| Deadline | 8am, Tuesday 17 March 2026 |
| Information | An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future and the full job description and person specification for the role. |
The Green Estate is a community interest company whose purpose is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. We are one of the first 15 organisations selected for the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Our 2030 goal is to become a national urban resilience demonstrator.
The successful applicant will join our Operations team and support the maintenance, health and safety and operations of our company’s fleet of vehicles, provide a good standard of maintenance and presentation on buildings and facilities across our site, and contribute to a safe, functional and efficient work environment. To apply for this role, you will have good DIY and organisational skills, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with the ability to drive company vehicles.
Application
An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future and the full job description and person specification for the role.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. Please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
Closing Date: 8am, Tuesday 17 March 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early based on the number and quality of applicants, so please do not delay in applying.
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