We're Hiring!

Help our community to Nourish & Flourish 🌱

Escape Arts is looking for a friendly, organised and compassionate Project Coordinator to lead our weekly Nourish & Flourish community gardening and wellbeing group at Lifeways Garden in Stratford-upon-Avon. The group brings adults together to connect with nature, learn gardening skills, enjoy creative activities and share good food. It's a welcoming and supportive group where people can build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy being part of a community. The role is the main staff contact for the group and involves coordinating weekly sessions, supporting participants, working alongside volunteers and visiting practitioners, and ensuring that sessions are safe, inclusive and enjoyable. You don't need to be an expert gardener: our experienced volunteer gardeners provide the specialist gardening knowledge and support. An interest in nature or gardening is desirable, but training will be provided.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting or delivering workshops, activities or community projects in an arts, education, community or health setting.,
• Is passionate about community, creativity and wellbeing.
• Is friendly, approachable and able to communicate with people with empathy and respect.
• Is organised and confident keeping records.
• Has a flexible, practical and can-do attitude.
• Is confident leading a simple creative activity when required.

Experience of working with people experiencing mental health challenges or with diverse community groups would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About Nourish & Flourish

Running since 2021, Nourish & Flourish takes place in a beautiful community garden at Lifeways. Participants grow organic fruit, vegetables and flowers, enjoy creative and wildlife projects, take part in cooking demonstrations and occasionally visit the National Trust garden at Hidcote. It's a friendly group of around 6–12 adults, supported by an experienced session worker, volunteer gardeners and the wider Escape Arts team.

Key information

Pay: £15.44 per hour
Hours: 4 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term to 23 October 2026, with extension subject to funding
Session: Mondays, 12.30pm–3.30pm
Additional time: 1 hour per week for administration and training
Location: Lifeways, Stratford-upon-Avon

The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check and relevant training, including first aid and mental health awareness.

Closing date: 23 August 2026
Interviews: 27 August 2026

Interested?

If you're enthusiastic about people, nature, creativity and community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please read the Job Description and send a CV and Covering Letter to info@escapearts.org.uk

Nourish & Flourish Project Coordinator Job Description

We look forward to hearing from you!

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