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We encourage you to have your say by commenting on our social media posts. We won’t censor comments - even if they are critical of Northern Roots. However, we do have a few rules everyone must follow and will remove posts that don't meet these standards. Monitoring

Although we try to manage the content our social media channels inside office hours, we can't moni

tor posts 100% of the time. We will remove any content that doesn't fit within our guidelines as soon as we see it. Respecting others

Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Anyone making abusive, discriminatory or offensive comments will have them removed and they will be blocked from posting on our channels. Please note any comments implying discrimination will also be removed. No trolling

Where posts or comments are off-topic, insulting or use threatening remarks to upset another user, group of users, or Northern Roots employees and volunteers, they will be removed, and users will be banned from commenting. Strictly no swearing

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We reserve the right to block users, without notice if necessary, for seriously breaching or continually breaching these rules about acceptable use. We reserve the right to change these rules, without notice, to better align with our values and other online protocols.

📢One week left to apply📢As we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphitheatre ...
27/04/2026

📢One week left to apply📢

As we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphitheatre and expanded Urban Farm later this year, we’re recruiting for three key roles to help shape our future as a visitor destination.

🤝Commercial Coordinator
Help grow income to support the charity by coordinating corporate bookings, events and room hire, overseeing our new shop and veg box scheme, and supporting relationships with small businesses on site.
£28,000–£30,000pa, full time

🏢Facilities and Operations Manager
Lead our transition to becoming a fully operational visitor destination. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management of daily operations, maintenance and safety as part of our Senior Management Team.
£35,500–£37,000pa, full time

🌿Natural Health Service Coordinator
Support our Natural Health Service by coordinating programmes, working with participants and partners, and helping create welcoming, nature-based wellbeing sessions.
£26,000–£27,800 pro rata, 30hrs per week across 4 days

Visit our website to read the full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications, and to learn how to apply👉 https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Application deadline is Monday 4th May at 12 midnight. Have a question? Email info@northern-roots.uk

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Colour is returning to Northern Roots in 🦋🌸 Have you visited us yet? We have 160-acres of woodland, meadows and wildlif...
25/04/2026

Colour is returning to Northern Roots in 🦋🌸

Have you visited us yet? We have 160-acres of woodland, meadows and wildlife ponds to explore. Here's how to find us - https://ow.ly/SqRS50YPzhN

In autumn 2026 Northern Roots will open the doors to a beautiful new Welcome Building, a brand-new Forestry Skills Centre and four more acres of Urban Farm. A place for community, nature, creativity, enterprise, learning, food, and connection. A milestone moment in a long-term, evolving project.

Check our our plans👉 https://ow.ly/sf9750YPzhO

Join the Northern Roots team🌿As we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphithe...
23/04/2026

Join the Northern Roots team🌿

As we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphitheatre and expanded Urban Farm later this year, we’re excited to be recruiting for three key roles to help shape our future as a visitor destination.

🤝Commercial Coordinator
Help grow income to support the charity by coordinating corporate bookings, events and room hire, overseeing our new shop and veg box scheme, and supporting relationships with small businesses on site.
£28,000–£30,000pa, full time

🏢Facilities and Operations Manager
Lead our transition to becoming a fully operational visitor destination. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management of daily operations, maintenance and safety as part of our Senior Management Team.
£35,500–£37,000pa, full time

🌿Natural Health Service Coordinator
Support our Natural Health Service by coordinating programmes, working with participants and partners, and helping create welcoming, nature-based wellbeing sessions.
£26,000–£27,800 pro rata, 30hrs per week across 4 days

Visit our website to read the full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications, and to learn how to apply👉 https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Application deadline is Monday 4th May at 12 midnight. Have a question? Email info@northern-roots.uk

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Planting potatoes and making new fog friends🐸 Happy from the Northern Roots volunteers!Want to get involved at Norther...
22/04/2026

Planting potatoes and making new fog friends🐸

Happy from the Northern Roots volunteers!

Want to get involved at Northern Roots? Subscribe to our email newsletter to hear of current job opportunities, volunteering and our exciting developments📩 http://eepurl.com/iUqIx2

Delighted to be partnering with Portraits of Recovery and Turning Point Rochdale & Oldham on this very special project 💚
21/04/2026

Delighted to be partnering with Portraits of Recovery and Turning Point Rochdale & Oldham on this very special project 💚

We’re hiring a Commercial Coordinator at Northern Roots🌿Join us as we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry...
20/04/2026

We’re hiring a Commercial Coordinator at Northern Roots🌿

Join us as we prepare to open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphitheatre and expanded Urban Farm in Autumn 2026.

This brand new role will help grow income to support the Northern Roots charity. You’ll coordinate corporate bookings, events and room hire, oversee our new shop and veg box scheme, and support relationships with small businesses on site.

🌟A great opportunity to grow skills and shape a new role in a developing organisation.

👉£28,000 - £30,000 per annum, 37.5 hours 5 days a week

Visit our website to read the Job Description and Person Specific and to learn how to apply - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Application deadline 12 midnight on Monday 4th May 2026

Have a question? Email info@northern-roots.uk

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18/04/2026

Here’s what our Land Team and volunteers are up to this month🌱

The Northern Roots charity is transforming 160 acres of under-used green space in , Greater Manchester, into a thriving destination for people and nature.

Northern Roots aims to actively preserve and enhance the and ecology of the site, while minimizing our environmental impact by producing green energy, capturing carbon and championing local food production🍅

Want to join our team and make a positive impact in Oldham? We’re currently recruiting new roles, visit our website to check them out👀 https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Sign up to our newsletter for progress updates and to learn other ways you can get involved👉 http://eepurl.com/iUqIx2

”The Citizen Ranger role has reaffirmed my desire to work in conservation, and it will help me stand out from the crowd ...
17/04/2026

”The Citizen Ranger role has reaffirmed my desire to work in conservation, and it will help me stand out from the crowd once I graduate.” Malachi, Citizen Ranger

From volunteering to his first paid role, Malachi has learnt research and analytical skills which will support his pursuit of a career in .

Swipe to see what our Citizen Rangers have been up to🔍🦎

Read Malachi’s full story here👉 https://northern-roots.uk/citizen-ranger-malachi/

Malachi’s role has been made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as part of our heritage project to uncover and share the natural and social of the our site.

16/04/2026

Free 10 week Into the Wild programme launching this Spring🌱

Following a successful first project, we’re offering up to 20 fully funded places on our next Into the Wild nature connection programme, delivered by our Natural Health Service.

This 10 week programme is designed for people living with or recovering from cancer, those with life limiting illness (such as mental health or chronic fatigue), or carers.

Based at Northern Roots in , our friendly team will lead guided nature walks, forest bathing, crafts, and foraging, helping you reconnect with nature and improve overall wellbeing and health.

Visit our website to see full criteria, to see key programme dates, and to learn how to apply👉 https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/natural-health-service/into-the-wild/

Into The Wild is part of the EU-wide GreenME Project and is a national first.

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Are you fascinated by the world of bees?👀🐝Book hands-on experiences and courses at Northern Roots apiary with Master Bee...
15/04/2026

Are you fascinated by the world of bees?👀🐝

Book hands-on experiences and courses at Northern Roots apiary with Master Beekeeper Damson.

🐝 Beekeeping Experience
Get up close with the hive and discover workers, drones, baby bees, honey stores and (hopefully!) the Queen. Ask questions and get hands-on if you’re feeling brave!
📅 9th & 30th May, 21st June, 9th August, all at 10:30am – 12:30pm

🍯 8-Week Beekeeping Course
Learn the essentials of beekeeping through practical sessions, build your own hive, and gain confidence caring for a colony through the season.
📅 Starts Monday 1 June (8 weeks) at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Book now via www.hive5manchester.com or visit the Hive5 Manchester page.

A core objective for the Northern Roots charity is to support local businesses to set up and flourish from the our site, just like Hive 5 Manchester. Read Damson’s story👉 https://northern-roots.uk/our-nr/stories/meet-damson/

💡Do you have a business idea that could thrive at Northern Roots? Visit our Enterprise webpage - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/enterprise/

15/04/2026

Spring is arriving at Northern Roots 💚

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