Allotment Officer

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about local food growing and supporting thriving community spaces?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Allotment Officer to help shape and support Birmingham’s allotment service.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in managing the allocation and letting of allotment plots, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process for residents. You’ll support the ongoing development and improvement of the allotment service, helping to create a well-managed, accessible, and responsive offer across the city.

Working closely with allotment associations and plot holders, you’ll build positive relationships, provide support, and help resolve queries. You’ll also undertake site visits where required, gaining a real insight into how our allotments are used and how they can continue to flourish.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident in administrative processes, with a genuine passion for community growing and sustainable food production. You will also

hold a relevant qualification in land management, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
experience managing or coordinating allotments, green spaces, or similar community assets
experience working with community groups or volunteer‑led organisations
experience liaising with multiple stakeholders and resolving disputes.
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
commitment to sustainability and community development
knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to allotment management

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a varied role, and want to make a real difference to local communities and green spaces, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer in return…

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk 

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.