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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in the North of England? The Comfrey Project in Gateshead is looking to fill THREE staff positions for 2026.
Since 2001, The Comfrey Project has offered a secure and inclusive environment for individuals who have escaped conflict and persecution. We use horticulture-based activities including gardening, bee-keeping, cooking, crafts and construction with the goal of enhancing their physical and mental health, assisting them in acquiring new skills, and helping them integrate into their new community. We aim to create a welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to play an active role. Our volunteers, those seeking asylum and refugees living in Northeast England, share their skills and knowledge, assist in running our sessions, help make organisational decisions, and gain from active participation.
This is a particularly exciting period of development for the charity as we prepare for a long-term Asset Transfer of our premises.
We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Finance Assistant
Part Time Fixed Term 2 years, FTE £26,227.59 pro rata (actual £11,190.40) 16 hours/week
Support in all aspects of financial operations; assist in realising our ambitious plans for the future, by providing a robust underpinning of financial policies, systems and internal controls.
Administrative Assistant
Part Time Fixed Term 2 years, FTE £26,227.59 pro rata (actual £11,190.40) 16 hours/week
Support the efficient and smooth running of the office and general day-to-day operations.
Gardening Lead
Part Time Fixed Term 2 years, £28,296.84 pro rata (actual £12,073.32) 16 hours/week
Lead by empowering our volunteers to develop skills and ownership of our community garden; develop ambitious and achievable strategic gardening plans that are both operational and seasonal, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The Gardening Lead position is open to Job Sharing.
The deadline for ALL applications is Monday 12th January 2026, 12pm noon.
You can download the relevant Job Pack with instructions on how to apply by clicking the links in the green box below. You will also find our Application Form for all vacancies below.
If you have any difficulties accessing a Job Pack or Application Form, please contact info@thecomfreyproject.org.uk
