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City and Guilds Head of Centre

The Patchworking Garden Project
Dorking, Surrey

Posted: 18 Dec 2026

Deadline: 1 Feb 2027

Compensation: Voluntary

Disability Confident scheme

Unpaid Volunteer Flexible hours

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Job description

The Patchworking Garden Project in Dorking is looking for someone to oversee their established Academy delivering City & Guilds horticultural qualifications to a small group of students. Experience of working with vulnerable adults is essential to this volunteer role.

You can find out more about the project and the Academy here:

https://patchworkinggardenproject.co.uk/

  • This voluntary role as Head of Centre is accountable for the overall operations, performance, governance, quality assurance and integrity of the Academy whilst reporting directly to the PGP Board of Trustees.
  • The person is the legally accountable figure responsible for maintaining the integrity, compliance, and overall quality of all City & Guilds vocational qualifications delivered by the organisation.
  • The role ensures absolute adherence to the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), Ofqual, and City & Guilds centre recognition criteria.
  • The person appointed will champion academic excellence, manage the operational infrastructure of the training centre and lead the Quality Assurance team to deliver an exceptional, compliant learner journey.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, staff management and student welfare, along with budget control.
  • We need someone with experience of management within an education setting, including an understanding of IT reporting systems.
  • Past involvement with City & Guilds, or similar awarding bodies, would be an advantage

Application information

For a full role description please. conatct our Chair Isobel Gowan: isobelg@patchworkinggardenproject.co.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please cointact the current post holder Chris Munford: chrism@patchworkinggardenproject.co.uk

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About The Patchworking Garden Project

We are a social horticultural project established in 2014. Run entirely by volunteers we offer gardening, crafting and the opportunity to learn new skills in a safe and friendly space for those living with a physical or mental health condition, learning disability or a challenging life situation. Those who would benefit from time away from their caring duties are also welcome. We also run an Academy, founded in 2019, as a progression route for our supported volunteers.

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