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:
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)
Horticulture Production Operative: Turf, Seed & Soil (Fixed Term to 10 November 2027 – Maternity Cover)
| Salary | £20,982 per annum which is pro rata the full time equivalent of £26,227.50 (as a guide, for a 9-month contract the actual payable salary would be approx. £15,736) |
| Contract | Fixed Term to 10 November 2027 |
| Hours | Normal full-time hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. This role is 30 hours per week over 4 days including Fridays (other days to be negotiated). |
| Deadline | 8.00am, Monday 23 November 2026 |
| 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. |
The Green Estate CIC is an award-winning social enterprise which aims to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive. We have recently launched an ambitious three-year growth plan which includes expanding our commercial nature-based solutions products and services across the UK and EU and raising our profile as a national urban resilience demonstrator.
This role supports the general running of the Production Department, with a focus on assisting in meadow turf, seed and soil production operations, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained.
Applicants will have experience with establishing planting and landscape maintenance, excellent communication skills, and be able to respond to change as work is influenced by the weather and client need. A full UK driving license and the ability and willingness to drive company vehicles is essential.
Application
Closing Date: 8.00am, Monday 23 November 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 November 2026, with the start date as soon as possible
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.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please ensure your cover letter explains how you meet our Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we meet the right candidate so please do not delay in applying.
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