Find your place in the field of good food

Our goal is to connect good people with good food. We advertise sustainable food jobs and training opportunities to help jobseekers and employers find each other.

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

Job description

The PSC Co-Facilitator supports the delivery, relational culture, and practical flow of the Practical Sustainability Course alongside the Lead PSC Facilitator.

£11,700 per year/ £15 per hr (pro rata equivalent of £29,250 FTE)

The role combines:

• practical facilitation support

• student relationship building

• logistical coordination

• progressive facilitation development through mentorship and collaborative practice

The Co-Facilitator acts as a consistent supportive presence within the student experience while developing confidence, skills, and leadership capacity within a supported facilitation structure.

The role is designed as both:

• an operational facilitation role

• a developmental mentorship pathway into deeper facilitation responsibility over time

The role is primarily shaped by:

• Collaborative facilitation and delivery support 

• Student relationship and group support 

• Practical coordination and logistics

• Learning, mentorship, and facilitation development 

• Group culture and participation support 

 

Key Responsibilities

Collaborative Course Facilitation

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Facilitator in holding the flow and delivery of the PSC. 

• Co-facilitate check-ins, reflections, activities, and integration spaces.

• Help maintain group agreements and inclusive learning culture. 

• Support smooth transitions, practical exercises, and session flow. 

• Build trusting and approachable relationships with students. 

Student Support & Group Awareness

Core Responsibilities

• Health & Safety of the students and tutors.

• Notice and respond appropriately to student participation and wellbeing needs. 

• Support inclusive participation and accessibility within sessions. 

• Feed observations and concerns back to the Lead Facilitator where appropriate. 

• Support healthy communication and relational accountability within the group. 

Practical Coordination & Delivery Support

Core Responsibilities

• Support venue setup, materials, equipment, and practical preparation. 

• Assist tutors and facilitators with delivery logistics. 

• Follow organisational systems and contribute to their iterative development.

• Support attendance tracking, sign-ins, and practical coordination. 

• Help maintain safe and well-organised learning environments. 

• Support coordination and participation of students on field trips and practical sessions.

Facilitation Learning & Mentorship

Core Responsibilities

• Develop facilitation skills through supported practice and mentorship. 

• Participate in reflective conversations with the Lead Facilitator. 

• Gradually build confidence in independently holding aspects of course delivery. 

• Engage actively in feedback, learning, and collaborative reflection processes.

See the full Job Pack here.

Application information

To apply, please provide:

1. A CV (max. 2 pages) or short work history, and

2. A one-page cover letter or 4 min. audio file, explaining:

• Why you are interested in the role;

• What relevant experience you bring, addressing the essential criteria;

• How you would approach strengthening operations in a small, values-led education organisation;

• Your availability

Please send any questions to laura@shiftbristol.org.uk

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter or audio file here.

Application deadline: July 28th, Midnight 

We will let applicants know by August 3rd if they are being invited for an interview.

Interview dates: August 6th and 7th

Start date: August 25th or asap. 

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