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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 where people and nature can 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.
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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)
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Horticultural Production Operative (One Year Fixed Term with potential to become permanent)
| Salary | £22,317.75 per annum |
| Contract | One year fixed term with potential to become permanent |
| Hours | Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm |
| Deadline | 8am on Monday 27 January 2025 |
| Information | An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future, plus the full job description and person specification for the role. |
The Green Estate CIC is an award-winning company, recognised by the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and Best Supplier at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability Awards. We host the Pictorial Meadows brand, a collection of wildflower meadow seeds and turf that create long-lasting, high-impact displays that are climate-resilient and pollinator-friendly.
This role will assist meadow turf, seed and soil production operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining meadow products in line with forecast, from planting to product. This role also includes supporting innovation projects, and overseeing the operation and maintenance of equipment, machinery and irrigation systems, while ensuring all turf produced meets the stringent quality standards. You will be expected to carry out essential tasks such as good field hygiene, pest and disease monitoring, crop husbandry, and crop walking.
This role involves close collaboration with the Production Supervisor to align production with customer delivery schedules. You will play a key part in responding to customer enquiries and complaints to ensure high quality solutions.
You will also contribute to the delivery of annual KPIs and promote open communication across departments to foster teamwork and engagement.
Please Note: A full driving license is required for this role.
Application
Closing Date: 8am on Monday 27 January 2025
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 January 2025
An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future, plus the full job description and person specification for the role.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected], giving examples of how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we meet suitably qualified candidates. Please do not delay in applying.
Executive Assistant to the CEO (One Year Fixed Term with potential to become permanent)
| Salary | £23,100.00 – £26,460 per annum for full time depending on experience |
| Contract | One Year Fixed Term with potential to become permanent |
| Hours | Preferred work pattern is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, onsite at our Headquarters on Manor Lane, but part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered. |
| Deadline | 8am on Monday 3 February 2025 |
| Information | An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future, plus the full job description and person specification. |
Could you bring high quality executive support to the CEO at The Green Estate CIC to enable us to live up to the recently awarded prestigious title of British Chambers National ‘Winner of Winners’ Business of the Year?
The Green Estate CIC is a nationally acclaimed business with a mission and long track record of growing green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. Our work to tackle the climate, ecological and social crisis has never been more important. With a new strategy and leadership, plus recognition from the King, we are ambitious to grow our impact, income and influence in the next few years.
You will provide executive support for the CEO, focusing on managing their schedule, keeping things running smoothly, and coordinating communications both inside and outside the organisation.
You will handle sensitive information, manage correspondence, and act as a key point of contact for Board Directors, senior leaders and important external partners. From organising Board and Leadership team meetings and taking minutes to keeping governance records up to date, your work will ensure everything stays on track.
You will also play a lead role in governance projects that need an eye for detail and strong project management skills, such as maintaining legal compliance, contracting, managing insurance policies, and special corporate projects like ESG accreditation and intellectual property protection. Prioritising urgent tasks, solving problems effectively and keeping things efficient will be at the heart of what you do.
Beyond that, you’ll support a whole range of exciting external-facing initiatives in areas like public affairs and marketing, all while building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication, organisation and IT skills, have high levels of emotional intelligence and integrity, with the ability to build strong relationships of trust with senior decision makers. A proactive attitude and a proven ability to stay ahead of challenges are essential.
Application
Closing Date: 8am on Monday 3 February 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 February 2025
An information pack has been prepared providing further details about our organisation, its vision for the future, plus the full job description and person specification.
Please send a CV of no more than 2 sides of A4 and a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 to [email protected] by 8am on Monday 3 February 2025.
Please note that your supporting letter should explain how you meet the criteria within the person specification.
If you would like a conversation regarding the role, please get in touch with our HR team at [email protected] or call 0114 276 2828.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we meet the right candidate, so please do not delay in applying.