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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Job description

The two regional roles currently available are fundamental to the delivery of the third phase of the Seed Sovereignty Programme across southern and western England.  

Working alongside the north east based England Lead, each role involves supporting seed networks across a dedicated region (southern or west of England)  through training, mentoring, and routes to market, as well as engaging with a range of groups and individuals through events, workshops and talks.  The role involves collaborating with the rest of the Seed Sovereignty Programme team remotely to share best practices and develop the delivery of the work nationally.

Key Responsibilities for the role:

Seed knowledge:  Understanding agroecology, small-scale seed production, seed sovereignty, and open-pollinated varieties.

·         Has a good understanding of seed saving and agroecological seed systems.

·         Supports outreach and communications to share knowledge on seed saving and agroecological seed systems.

·         Assists in the identification and development of new regional opportunities.

Collaboration: Building strong, respectful relationships.

·         Works closely with the Regional Leads and Coordinators through team meetings, working groups and collaborative projects to ensure smooth communication and delivery.

·         Is the “go to” person for enquiries regarding activities within the region.

·         Builds and maintains strong relationships with regional network partners.

·         Develops new collaborations opportunities within the network and beyond it where strategically appropriate.  

Training & Facilitation: delivering training sessions (in-person and online) for diverse groups.

·         Supports the design, organisation, and delivery of training sessions and workshops (both in-person and online) for diverse participants at a range of levels.

·         Assists with the coordination of regional training logistics and participant engagement.

Project Coordination: supporting events, and multi-stakeholder projects across regions.

·         Works with the Programme team to deliver the bi-annual Seed Gathering and Seed TV webinars.

·         Actively takes part in regional initiatives such as variety trials, mentoring programmes, seed production projects, and collaborative networking events.

·         Liases with partners and participants to track progress and maintain project momentum.

Monitoring & Reporting: Collecting and presenting data.

·         Monitor and track progress for the region in order to inform learning, evaluate success and report to funders.

Communication

·         Confident with social media, websites and online working platforms in order to communicate the work and engage with the network effectively.

·         A confident writer who can capture and express stories from the work and network in a variety of mediums, from blogs to social media posts to narrative funding reports.

Our shared way of working (core competencies)

Collaboration

Works collaboratively, valuing colleagues and partners as complementary parts of a whole. Builds strong, respectful relationships rooted in trust, care, reciprocity, and mutual respect.

Communication

Communicates with openness, kindness, and integrity. Uses language with care and intention, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication that reflects compassion and care.

Initiative & Adaptability

Proactive and self-motivated, able to work autonomously while valuing collective strength. Flexible and responsive to change, embracing learning and reflection to remain agile.

Problem Solving

Tackles problems thoughtfully and effectively,  Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, involving others to find practical, ethical, and workable solutions. Thinks things through from different angles, balancing immediate needs with longer-term impacts.

Community Engagement

Committed to inclusive, compassionate practices that empower communities, networks, and individuals.

Cultural Awareness

Works sensitively and respectfully across diverse communities, recognising difference as a source of strength. Practice is informed by listening, learning, and humility

Application information

Apply through Charity Jobs: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-gaia-foundation/seed-sovereignty-coordinator-21-hours-/1058065

 

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