Calling our Friends in the North! Join the Seed Sovereignty UK team…

We’re hiring a Regional Coordinator for Northern England, as part of The Seed Sovereignty Programme for UK & Ireland

This is a home-based, part-time post, with travel required throughout the north of England and sometimes further afield.

Fixed Term, 2.5 days (17.5 hours) per week until July 2023 (with possibility of continuing, subject to funding). £29,500 pro rata

Please send your CV, a covering letter and the application form below to Anna Clow – anna@gaianet.org by 5pm on Thursday the 7th of July, 2022. 

 

About the Seed Sovereignty UK & Ireland Programme

The programme, which began in 2017, facilitates the development of a biodiverse and resilient seed system in the UK and Ireland through building networks, providing training and mentoring, and supporting routes to market for seed producers. It raises awareness about the benefits of locally produced open-pollinated seeds and the need for a varied seed system as well as acting as advocate and partner to existing organisations in the sector.

The programme supports strategic collaboration across the UK and Ireland and the international seed movement in addition to the delivery of specific activities, training and resources aimed at up-skilling farmers and growers. These opportunities are made available through regional seed hubs located around the UK and Ireland where training, networking and opportunities for collaboration are made available and facilitated by regional coordinators.

Be part of the wonderful Seed Sovereignty Team!

About the Role

We are seeking a Regional Coordinator to assist in the development of the second phase of the Seed Sovereignty Programme in the north of England.  The role will include establishing a new hub in the region and supporting the members of the hub through training, mentoring, and routes to market and engaging with other groups and individuals through events, workshops and talks. It also involves collaborating with the rest of the team remotely to share best practices and develop the programme.

The Regional Coordinator will also help establish further hubs in the region if required and to promote the hub(s) and the issue of seeds and seed production to interested parties and farmers/growers in the region.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities, resources and equipment, if required. These activities will include training, mentoring opportunities, variety trials, seed production and information.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with regional partners.
  • Monitor & track progress for the regional hub as a whole as well as for funders. Maintain any records as required.
  • Act as the main point of contact for enquiries and interested parties in your region.
  • Contribute to overall programme strategy/initiatives
  • Develop new opportunities of work, new collaboration opportunities in network, new side-initiatives for programme

 

For full details and how to apply, click below:

Regional Coordinator Northern England 2022 Application

Learn more about the Seed Sovereignty Programme here:

www.seedsovereignty.info