InCommon creates opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community.
We're searching for a great storyteller who can craft compelling content that brings our website and social media channels to life. You'll be working with the team to develop promotional materials that truly share the impact of the work we do and the people we work with.
Could you be the person to help us achieve our vision A future where generations come together in a connected and inclusive society?
We are offering:
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Salary: £28,000, pro rata FTE
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Contract: 16 hours a week, permanent contract
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Location: Flexible working, based at our co-working space in Brixton, with occasional travel across Greater London and regionally
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Target start date: October 2025
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Deadline to apply: 5pm on Friday 5th September
How to apply
Complete an application form our website. As well as providing your contact details, the form will ask you to:
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Tell us a bit about yourself, why you want the job and why you’d be a great candidate (no more than 250 words)
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Tell us why you think intergenerational connection is important (no more than 250 words)
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Tell us about a comms piece you’re proud of (no more than 250 words)
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Upload your CV and a sample of your work.
Registered Charity
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Opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Farm Assistant – Community Gardening
Based at Oasis Southampton City Farm, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ with some work at other community locations
Hours: Part-time (16 hours per week, 0.4FTE)
Contract: 3 Years Fixed Term
Salary: £10,511 per annum (£26,279 for 1 FTE)
Oasis Southampton City Farm is a community focused registered charity working in Southampton. We provide a range of supportive, wellbeing boosting, and nature-based activities for our communities, which include young people and adult learners with disabilities.
We are looking for a Community Gardening Assistant who will support the Farm Lead and community development lead for Southampton in delivering the vision for the farm, the oasis academies, and its wider community by supporting the growth of the farms garden project, as well as community gardens across the city. These tasks will include:
· Delivering garden based educational and wellbeing boosting activities
· Working alongside our volunteers, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to care for the garden by planting, watering, and sowing.
· To work with Oasis Academies across the city, as well as partner organisations, to support the creation of community garden spaces to boost wellbeing across the city.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
· Relevant qualifications or experience in horticulture
· The flexibility to work across the week,
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public.
· Punctuality, reliability, and honesty.
· Ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a hardworking and driven individual, who is looking to make a difference in a growing and community focused field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days annual leave (plus BH), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service (pro rata).
If you are interested, please send your CV and Supporting Statement. In your supporting statement please address these questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Gardening?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
Applications will close on Friday 22nd August 2025. Interview dates: TBC in early September.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.