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Join a Heartwarming Mission to Connect Children with Nature as a Farm Operations Manager
Overview
Salary £38000
Location Wick Court, Gloucestershire
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Arlingham United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
At Farms for City Children, we're dedicated to giving young people the chance to thrive through hands-on experiences in the natural world. Our charity offers the unique chance to work at our picturesque Wick Court farm in Gloucestershire, where you can directly impact children's lives by managing our diverse and vibrant 50-acre smallholding.
Role Summary
- Comprehensive management of farm operations including livestock, buildings, and equipment.
- Develop and implement strategies for sustainable land management.
- Uphold high standards of animal welfare in accordance with the charity's policies.
- Implement biosecurity measures to protect visitors and livestock.
- Conduct educational and engaging farm sessions for young visitors.
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in livestock management and veterinary care.
- A passion for eco-friendly farming and land conservation.
- Skills in partnership management, budgeting, and supplier negotiations.
Application Process Details
- Salary: £38,000 with 25 days holiday, bank holidays, pension scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Apply by 5pm on Sunday 31st March 2024 by downloading our form and sending it to recruitment@farmsforcitychildren.org.
- Offers are contingent on professional references, proof of right to work in the UK, social media and DBS checks.
Welcome to Farms for City Children, a charity that exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people from having meaningful access to the natural world. We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a full-time Farm Operations Manager to join our team at Wick Court, Gloucestershire.
The Role: This is a hands-on role responsible for the management of the farm, including buildings, equipment and livestock at Wick Court, a 50-acre smallholding raising pigs, beef cattle, poultry and sheep. The role will set and deliver the direction of the land management of the farm. It will ensure that animals are cared for in line with the charity Animal Welfare policy and that biosecurity measures keep our beneficiaries and animals safe. The postholder will spend a proportion of their time delivering fun and educational sessions on the farm to the young people we work with.
Job Requirements: The successful post-holder will have experience working directly with livestock, including administering veterinary medications, and lambing. They will be passionate about nature friendly farming and be looking for environmentally sensitive ways of managing the land for food production. They will also have experience working in partnerships, managing budgets and suppliers.
Benefits: In return you will receive a salary of £38,000 and a range of benefits, which include: 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Application Details: Deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 31st March 2024. To apply please download and fill out our application form, once completed send to [email removed - click apply for more details].
Please note that appointments will not be confirmed until the Charity has received two satisfactory professional references, evidence of the existing proof of right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be subject to a Social Media check and a DBS check at the appropriate level. Employment with the charity is conditional upon the charity being satisfied with the result of the DBS Check.
