Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses is a vibrant community garden situated in Brockwell Park. Our charity is committed to enabling a diverse range of local residents, schools and visitors to increase their knowledge, improve their wellbeing, and to create greener communities. Our education work with local schools, families, young people and adults is critical to this vision as we strive to inspire local residents about the value of plants and wildlife in their lives.

Our one-acre site is a thriving hub of volunteering activities and educational initiatives. We have a few part time paid roles that occasionally become available. If you are interested in a paid role with us, please visit us and see what we get up to, and please keep visiting this page.

CURRENT VACANCIES

x2 Freelance Education Officers

We are looking for x2 freelance Education Officers to develop and deliver engaging, nature-based learning experiences for children, young people and families at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses. Working closely with and reporting to the Education Programme Manager, you will help to plan and deliver a varied programme of activities including school sessions during term time, holiday clubs and workshops during school holidays, and family events and activities throughout the year.

Education sessions generally take place Monday to Wednesday between 9am and 3pm, with work offered on a flexible, sessional basis according to programme needs and your availability.

BPCG x2 Freelance Education Officers – JD – June 2026 pdf

Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.docx

  • Pay: £19/hour. You will be expected to invoice for your hours and to be registered as self-employed (be able to provide a Unique Tax Reference)
  • Contract: Freelance, ongoing contract
  • Working Location: BPCG
  • Reporting to: Education Programme Manager
  • Hours: This is a freelance role offered on a flexible, ad hoc, sessional basis. Sessions typically run from Monday to Wednesday between 9:00am and 3:00pm, depending on programme requirements and your availability. We are currently able to offer work equivalent to a minimum of one day per week, with opportunities for additional sessions likely to become available.

How to Apply:

Email a one page cover letter, CV and a completed equality and diversity monitoring form to education@brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk by 12 noon on the Wednesday 8th July 2026.

You are welcome to get in touch before applying if you have any questions. 

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be offered an interview to take place on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, or Wednesday 15th July 2026. 

Training: Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st or Wednesday 22nd July 2026

Start date: Monday 27th July 2026 (for summer club) 

BPCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

BPCG is committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Please let us know if you need any accommodations to support your application process.