Job Description

Are you passionate about the natural environment? Do you strive to make a difference?


Overall management of sustainable food growing within the Trust regions and collaborating with colleagues to guide the regional approach to fruit & vegetable production.


This is a physically demanding hand-on role which will require a flexible work approach. The job is based outdoors in all weathers and will be physically demanding. Lead the delivery of organic field & protected cropping, in the context of a thriving commercial growing enterprise, and having oversight of the ornamental walled garden. This includes assisting in the effective delivery of annual crop plans to deliver field-scale horticulture and polytunnel cultivation for the region your responsible for. Collaborating with horticultural staff within other trust sites in the region giving a regional oversight to sustainable food production.


This position plays a crucial role in championing the trusts environmental credentials, ensuring our communities are exemplars in sustainable land management, and that horticultural Green Care enterprises have the facilities and tasks needed, ensuring the timely completion of works and ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department.

Essential:

Certificate of competence or higher for tractor operation Full driving licence, trailer (BE) would be an advantage. formal horticultural qualification such as a degree. At least 5 years' experience in horticulture, preferably with organic experience. Experience running 'no-dig' gardens Technologically literate Experience in managing a team of staff - including recruitment and training Sound record keeping, both physical data and financial planning, budgeting and interpretation of actuals.

Desirable:

Qualifications in bushcutter and chainsaw operation - CS30 & 31.


This is a physically demanding hand-on role which will require a flexible work approach. The job is based outdoors in all weathers and will be physically demanding. Positive and driven attitude for success. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to readily gain the trust and understanding of an experienced and motivated team, including fostering team spirit and empowerment of staff to take responsibility for key roles. Financially competent, ready to take responsibility for budgeting and benchmarking financial performance Progressive and keen to embrace new techniques Enthusiastic about ELMs, new environmental schemes, soil management and an interest in carbon auditing. Willing to work with, engage, and be sympathetic to the wider team managing a traditional estate.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future.


Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust's ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone's contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life.


We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths.

Phone:

03316 308282

Email:

recruitment@cvt.org.uk