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Northern Roots, Oldham
Oldham, Manchester
Posted: 20 Apr 2026
Deadline: 4 May 2026
Compensation: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Paid Fixed term / contract
Job description
This unique role will play a critical role in helping to maximise commercial income at Northern Roots, in order to help fund and grow our charitable activities. It will be responsible for three key areas of activity:
1. Sales and co-ordination of corporate bookings, events and room hire across our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, and outdoor spaces.
2. Oversight of the Northern Roots shop and retail offer, including the veg box scheme.
3. Coordination of the relationships with, and between, the community of small businesses that are taking root on site – from beekeeper to blacksmith to yoga practitioner.
The role will work closely with the Head of Income Generation and internal teams to identify new opportunities and deliver inspiring experiences and products.
This is a new role at an exciting time for Northern Roots as we build a commercial offer for opening. It is an opportunity to help us shape a new role, learn new skills on the job and use your experience across a range of commercial revenue streams.
Please visit our website to download full Job Description and Person Specification - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: 37.5hr/week over 5 days. Fixed term until 31st March 2027. Regular weekend working will be required once Northern Roots transitions to a seven day work pattern from August 2026.
Reports to: Head of Income Generation
Location: Northern Roots, Oldham
Application information
Email your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to info@northern-roots.uk before the application deadline of Monday 4th May at 12 midnight.
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About Northern Roots, Oldham
Born in Oldham, Northern Roots is using regenerative land management techniques to transform uncared for space into a destination that is ‘of’ the local community, but for everyone. We are creating inspirational spaces, moments and opportunities for people to connect around food, growing, nature, learning, creativity, sport, work and play.
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