Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef at Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme. Other responsibilities will include: Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Aug 19, 2026
Full time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef at Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme. Other responsibilities will include: Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
If you enjoy enabling others to learn and develop, being part of a team and having fun together as you work, then this could be the role for you! Relief Cover Support Staff Salary: £13.50 per hour (FTE £26,426.25 based on 37.5 hours per week). Hours: Variable hours to cover staff absences. Based: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks rolled-up holiday pay pro-rata per year. Start date: ASAP Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include a contract gardening service for the local community, growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables, crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. We are seeking flexible Relief Cover Staff to lead groups or provide one-to-one support when the usual staff member is not at work. We need cover in our Garden Services team and other work areas such Horticulture, Crafts, Cooking, our Shop and Community and Events. Your knowledge and/or practical experience will be at a level where you can lead and support others with the tasks. For instance, our horticulture staff tend to have horticulture qualifications or have worked in a horticulture setting. We re looking for people who already have knowledge and experience in at least one of these work areas: Garden Services in the York area garden maintenance (ability to drive a pick-up truck is essential). Plant production growing from seed and plugs, propagation and plant care. Land crops growing organic vegetable and fruit crops. Community and events administration drafting our newsletter and organising events. Cooking creating delicious vegetarian lunches during the week for our teams. Shop serving and selling to our fab customers! One-to-one support enabling and empowering with a commitment to building genuine relationships. Crafts weaving, jewellery, dried flower crafts, card-making we make all sorts! Our ideal candidates will be excellent at building relationships and empowering others. You will have experience of supporting people with a range of different skills and abilities. Relief cover schedules are planned well ahead as most cover is for pre-booked dates such as holidays or staff training. A smaller amount of cover will be at short notice, such as for sickness. Most of our Relief Cover Staff work on a variable hours basis as our cover needs can vary week by week. Over a year we expect an average of 2-3 day s work per week depending upon the number of areas you can work in and your availability. Hours are variable but most take place between 8.30am 4.30pm, Monday Friday. There will also be weekend cover hours available in our shop. How to apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Closing date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis until the position(s) are filled. Please therefore apply as soon as possible. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Horticulture, woodwork, catering, gardening, social care, sales assistant.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
If you enjoy enabling others to learn and develop, being part of a team and having fun together as you work, then this could be the role for you! Relief Cover Support Staff Salary: £13.50 per hour (FTE £26,426.25 based on 37.5 hours per week). Hours: Variable hours to cover staff absences. Based: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks rolled-up holiday pay pro-rata per year. Start date: ASAP Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include a contract gardening service for the local community, growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables, crafts, woodwork, cooking, and office administration. We are seeking flexible Relief Cover Staff to lead groups or provide one-to-one support when the usual staff member is not at work. We need cover in our Garden Services team and other work areas such Horticulture, Crafts, Cooking, our Shop and Community and Events. Your knowledge and/or practical experience will be at a level where you can lead and support others with the tasks. For instance, our horticulture staff tend to have horticulture qualifications or have worked in a horticulture setting. We re looking for people who already have knowledge and experience in at least one of these work areas: Garden Services in the York area garden maintenance (ability to drive a pick-up truck is essential). Plant production growing from seed and plugs, propagation and plant care. Land crops growing organic vegetable and fruit crops. Community and events administration drafting our newsletter and organising events. Cooking creating delicious vegetarian lunches during the week for our teams. Shop serving and selling to our fab customers! One-to-one support enabling and empowering with a commitment to building genuine relationships. Crafts weaving, jewellery, dried flower crafts, card-making we make all sorts! Our ideal candidates will be excellent at building relationships and empowering others. You will have experience of supporting people with a range of different skills and abilities. Relief cover schedules are planned well ahead as most cover is for pre-booked dates such as holidays or staff training. A smaller amount of cover will be at short notice, such as for sickness. Most of our Relief Cover Staff work on a variable hours basis as our cover needs can vary week by week. Over a year we expect an average of 2-3 day s work per week depending upon the number of areas you can work in and your availability. Hours are variable but most take place between 8.30am 4.30pm, Monday Friday. There will also be weekend cover hours available in our shop. How to apply: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed. At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Closing date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis until the position(s) are filled. Please therefore apply as soon as possible. As part of our commitment to adult safeguarding, all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Horticulture, woodwork, catering, gardening, social care, sales assistant.
ECG Limited is seeking an experienced gardener to join a dedicated gardening team on a large private estate in the Bath area. You will help maintain high horticultural standards, keeping gardens beautifully presented and well cared for, in all weather conditions. The role involves a wide range of duties from growing fruit and vegetables to garden design support, with emphasis on practical hands-on landscaping and teamwork under the Head Gardener. Salary up to £30,000 per annum.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
ECG Limited is seeking an experienced gardener to join a dedicated gardening team on a large private estate in the Bath area. You will help maintain high horticultural standards, keeping gardens beautifully presented and well cared for, in all weather conditions. The role involves a wide range of duties from growing fruit and vegetables to garden design support, with emphasis on practical hands-on landscaping and teamwork under the Head Gardener. Salary up to £30,000 per annum.
Passionate about great food & customer service? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking organisation within the Sports, Leisure & Hospitality sector, based in Forest Green, has an exciting new opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued growth and increased demand. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and unique environment. Working alongside an experienced Head Chef and dedicated Catering Team, the successful Catering Assistant will gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting the delivery of high-quality food services across a variety of venues and events. The successful Catering Assistant should have: Previous experience within a catering, hospitality, restaurant or food service environment would be advantageous, although full training will be provided A basic understanding of food hygiene, food safety practices and kitchen procedures Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work using their own initiative A willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to support matchdays and special events A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop new culinary skills A full clean driving licence A passion for supporting sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives In this role, the Catering Assistant will be responsible for: Supporting the Head Chef and Catering Team in the preparation and delivery of food across multiple catering outlets Assisting with food preparation tasks, including ingredient preparation, chopping vegetables and assembling dishes Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout kitchen and food preparation areas Providing general operational support to the Catering Team during busy service periods Supporting food service delivery on matchdays and during special events Ensuring all food preparation and service activities comply with food safety and hygiene regulations This role generally operates on a Monday to Friday basis, with shifts typically between 9:00am and 5:00pm. However, the successful Catering Assistant will be expected to work all matchdays, which are primarily held on Saturdays, along with occasional evening events throughout the year Our client is offering the successful Catering Assistant a salary in the region of £27,900 - £29,100, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including: Free food after shifts Ongoing training and development opportunities The chance to gain valuable qualifications such as First Aid and Food Hygiene certifications Matchday attendance bonus scheme Career progression opportunities within an established catering team The opportunity to work within a unique, environmentally focused organisation Supportive and inclusive working environment If you are a reliable, enthusiastic hospitality professional with a passion for food, customer service and continuous learning, apply now to be considered for interview and to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail. Don't delay in applying, as this is a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join a growing organisation where you can develop new skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications and build a rewarding long-term career within hospitality and catering. PS1
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Passionate about great food & customer service? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking organisation within the Sports, Leisure & Hospitality sector, based in Forest Green, has an exciting new opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued growth and increased demand. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and unique environment. Working alongside an experienced Head Chef and dedicated Catering Team, the successful Catering Assistant will gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting the delivery of high-quality food services across a variety of venues and events. The successful Catering Assistant should have: Previous experience within a catering, hospitality, restaurant or food service environment would be advantageous, although full training will be provided A basic understanding of food hygiene, food safety practices and kitchen procedures Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work using their own initiative A willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to support matchdays and special events A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop new culinary skills A full clean driving licence A passion for supporting sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives In this role, the Catering Assistant will be responsible for: Supporting the Head Chef and Catering Team in the preparation and delivery of food across multiple catering outlets Assisting with food preparation tasks, including ingredient preparation, chopping vegetables and assembling dishes Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation throughout kitchen and food preparation areas Providing general operational support to the Catering Team during busy service periods Supporting food service delivery on matchdays and during special events Ensuring all food preparation and service activities comply with food safety and hygiene regulations This role generally operates on a Monday to Friday basis, with shifts typically between 9:00am and 5:00pm. However, the successful Catering Assistant will be expected to work all matchdays, which are primarily held on Saturdays, along with occasional evening events throughout the year Our client is offering the successful Catering Assistant a salary in the region of £27,900 - £29,100, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including: Free food after shifts Ongoing training and development opportunities The chance to gain valuable qualifications such as First Aid and Food Hygiene certifications Matchday attendance bonus scheme Career progression opportunities within an established catering team The opportunity to work within a unique, environmentally focused organisation Supportive and inclusive working environment If you are a reliable, enthusiastic hospitality professional with a passion for food, customer service and continuous learning, apply now to be considered for interview and to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail. Don't delay in applying, as this is a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join a growing organisation where you can develop new skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications and build a rewarding long-term career within hospitality and catering. PS1
Job Title Assistant Grower Location Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington OX9 2LA Start Date Beginning April 2026 Employment Type Full time, 1 yr fixed term with opportunity to extend. Salary £26.5k Hours and Schedule On a rota basis; a few hours on the weekend once a month during March - September. Time off in lieu is exchanged. Assisting with on farm open days and events offers paid overtime but is not required. Holiday Entitlement 28 days (including bank holidays), pro rata. Benefits Weekly organic veg box & 10% staff discount in the farm shop. About Us Sandy Lane Farm is a 100 acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables, but we also have a small flock of sheep, pigs for meat, and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. We have an ethos of good communication, teamwork, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. Role This role is part of the growing team and will assist other members of the growing team with activities required throughout the week. The growing team consists of 5 full time and 1 two day a week worker. You will report to the Head Grower Market Garden. Weekly Schedule Overview Monday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs (spring/summer), Field Harvest/Field jobs (autumn/winter) Tuesday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs and bagging for boxes Wednesday - Market Garden Harvest and packing boxes. Thursday & Friday - Market Garden jobs primarily, Field jobs at some points of the year. Routine harvests in Market Garden when required. Harvest for Market every other Friday as required. Responsibilities Harvesting in the Field and Market Garden as required. Assisting Head Grower Market Garden with all aspects of growing - propagation, planting, weeding, maintenance, etc. in the Market Garden. Assisting Head Grower Field Scale with jobs in the Field - planting, weeding, net moving, etc. Assist with bagging and box packing as required on Tuesday and Wednesday, under instruction from Veg box manager. Assist with bagging for Shop and Market on Wednesday - Friday as required. Candidate Requirements 1 season growing experience with a general understanding of propagation, planting, weeding, harvesting and other basic market garden skills. A genuine interest in organic growing principles, our farm, sustainability & the local food movement. A desire to do a job well - caring about quality, speed, efficiency, the farm environment or teamwork. Good communication & team working skills. Happy to get stuck in and be flexible. A positive, solution focused, can do attitude. Ability to work outside in all weathers all year round. Willingness and ability to use Google Sheets in line with our box packing software, WhatsApp and Trello (task management app). Applications Deadline for applications will be the end of January 2026, but the position may be filled prior to this if the right candidate is found. Interviews will be held in February 2026.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title Assistant Grower Location Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington OX9 2LA Start Date Beginning April 2026 Employment Type Full time, 1 yr fixed term with opportunity to extend. Salary £26.5k Hours and Schedule On a rota basis; a few hours on the weekend once a month during March - September. Time off in lieu is exchanged. Assisting with on farm open days and events offers paid overtime but is not required. Holiday Entitlement 28 days (including bank holidays), pro rata. Benefits Weekly organic veg box & 10% staff discount in the farm shop. About Us Sandy Lane Farm is a 100 acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables, but we also have a small flock of sheep, pigs for meat, and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. We have an ethos of good communication, teamwork, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. Role This role is part of the growing team and will assist other members of the growing team with activities required throughout the week. The growing team consists of 5 full time and 1 two day a week worker. You will report to the Head Grower Market Garden. Weekly Schedule Overview Monday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs (spring/summer), Field Harvest/Field jobs (autumn/winter) Tuesday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs and bagging for boxes Wednesday - Market Garden Harvest and packing boxes. Thursday & Friday - Market Garden jobs primarily, Field jobs at some points of the year. Routine harvests in Market Garden when required. Harvest for Market every other Friday as required. Responsibilities Harvesting in the Field and Market Garden as required. Assisting Head Grower Market Garden with all aspects of growing - propagation, planting, weeding, maintenance, etc. in the Market Garden. Assisting Head Grower Field Scale with jobs in the Field - planting, weeding, net moving, etc. Assist with bagging and box packing as required on Tuesday and Wednesday, under instruction from Veg box manager. Assist with bagging for Shop and Market on Wednesday - Friday as required. Candidate Requirements 1 season growing experience with a general understanding of propagation, planting, weeding, harvesting and other basic market garden skills. A genuine interest in organic growing principles, our farm, sustainability & the local food movement. A desire to do a job well - caring about quality, speed, efficiency, the farm environment or teamwork. Good communication & team working skills. Happy to get stuck in and be flexible. A positive, solution focused, can do attitude. Ability to work outside in all weathers all year round. Willingness and ability to use Google Sheets in line with our box packing software, WhatsApp and Trello (task management app). Applications Deadline for applications will be the end of January 2026, but the position may be filled prior to this if the right candidate is found. Interviews will be held in February 2026.
Job Title: Senior Assistant Grower Location: Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington OX9 2LA Start date: Beginning March 2026 Term: Full time, 1 year fixed term contract, with opportunity to extend. Salary/rate: £28k Requirements: On a rota basis, few hours on the weekend once a month in the summer season; March - September. Time off in lieu in exchange. Assisting with on farm open days and events offered for paid overtime but not required. Holiday entitlement: 28 days (which includes bank holidays) pro rata. Benefits: Weekly organic veg box & 10% staff discount in the farm shop About us: Sandy lane farm is a 100-acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables but we also have a small flock of sheep and pigs for meat and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. We have an ethos of good communication, team work, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. This role is part of the growing team with a focus of responsibilities in the Market Garden. You will work closely with the Head Grower Market Garden to look after and monitor the Market Garden on top of the general responsibilities of all growers. We are a small team so all members get involved with all aspects of the business and are required to be flexible. The Growing team consists of 5 x full time and 1 x 2 days a week workers. The week has a regular routine with variety throughout the year as required. Weekly routine: Monday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs (spring/summer), Field Harvest/Field jobs (autumn/winter) Tuesday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs and bagging for boxes Wednesday - Market Garden Harvest and packing boxes, Market Garden jobs if staffing allows. Thursday & Friday - Market Garden jobs, Field jobs at some points of the year. Routine harvests in Market Garden when required. Harvest for Market every other Friday as required. Responsibilities Assist Head grower Market Garden with all aspects of growing - propagation, planting, weeding, maintenance etc. Contribute ideas in planning meetings and day to day to help improve efficiencies of systems and meet our aims. Build an understanding of the growing plan for the market garden to have an awareness of the priority of jobs. Participate in record keeping of activities in Market Garden online and in paper Diary as instructed by Head Grower Market Garden. Supervising sub teams of employees and volunteers. Irrigation - work with the team to ensure areas are watered as required. Assist the head grower by coordinating the irrigation program in the summer months. Harvesting in the Field and Market Garden as required. Assisting Head Grower Field Scale with bigger/group jobs in the Field when instructed. Assist with bagging and Box packing as required on Tuesday and Wednesday, under instruction from Veg box manager. Assist with bagging for Shop and Market on Wednesday - Friday as required. Candidate Requirements 2 seasons growing experience from which candidate will therefore have good understanding of propagation, planting, weeding, harvesting and all basic market garden skills. This will enable them to work independently with minimal supervision required after initial induction. A genuine interest in organic growing principles, our farm, sustainability & the local food movement. A desire to do a job well. Whether that means caring about quality, speed, efficiency, the farm environment or teamwork. Good communication & Team working skills Happy to get stuck in and be flexible A positive, solution focused, can-do attitude Ability to work outside in all weathers all year round Experience working with volunteers and supervising others desired, not essential, but willingness to learn and supervise others less experienced than themselves. Willingness and ability to use Google sheets in line with our box packing software, Whatsapp and Trello (task management app). Deadline for applications will be 21st November 2025. We will then contact those for an interview week of 28th November 2025. Interviews to be held on the farm between 1st -12th December 2025.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Assistant Grower Location: Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington OX9 2LA Start date: Beginning March 2026 Term: Full time, 1 year fixed term contract, with opportunity to extend. Salary/rate: £28k Requirements: On a rota basis, few hours on the weekend once a month in the summer season; March - September. Time off in lieu in exchange. Assisting with on farm open days and events offered for paid overtime but not required. Holiday entitlement: 28 days (which includes bank holidays) pro rata. Benefits: Weekly organic veg box & 10% staff discount in the farm shop About us: Sandy lane farm is a 100-acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables but we also have a small flock of sheep and pigs for meat and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. We have an ethos of good communication, team work, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. This role is part of the growing team with a focus of responsibilities in the Market Garden. You will work closely with the Head Grower Market Garden to look after and monitor the Market Garden on top of the general responsibilities of all growers. We are a small team so all members get involved with all aspects of the business and are required to be flexible. The Growing team consists of 5 x full time and 1 x 2 days a week workers. The week has a regular routine with variety throughout the year as required. Weekly routine: Monday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs (spring/summer), Field Harvest/Field jobs (autumn/winter) Tuesday - Market Garden Harvest/jobs and bagging for boxes Wednesday - Market Garden Harvest and packing boxes, Market Garden jobs if staffing allows. Thursday & Friday - Market Garden jobs, Field jobs at some points of the year. Routine harvests in Market Garden when required. Harvest for Market every other Friday as required. Responsibilities Assist Head grower Market Garden with all aspects of growing - propagation, planting, weeding, maintenance etc. Contribute ideas in planning meetings and day to day to help improve efficiencies of systems and meet our aims. Build an understanding of the growing plan for the market garden to have an awareness of the priority of jobs. Participate in record keeping of activities in Market Garden online and in paper Diary as instructed by Head Grower Market Garden. Supervising sub teams of employees and volunteers. Irrigation - work with the team to ensure areas are watered as required. Assist the head grower by coordinating the irrigation program in the summer months. Harvesting in the Field and Market Garden as required. Assisting Head Grower Field Scale with bigger/group jobs in the Field when instructed. Assist with bagging and Box packing as required on Tuesday and Wednesday, under instruction from Veg box manager. Assist with bagging for Shop and Market on Wednesday - Friday as required. Candidate Requirements 2 seasons growing experience from which candidate will therefore have good understanding of propagation, planting, weeding, harvesting and all basic market garden skills. This will enable them to work independently with minimal supervision required after initial induction. A genuine interest in organic growing principles, our farm, sustainability & the local food movement. A desire to do a job well. Whether that means caring about quality, speed, efficiency, the farm environment or teamwork. Good communication & Team working skills Happy to get stuck in and be flexible A positive, solution focused, can-do attitude Ability to work outside in all weathers all year round Experience working with volunteers and supervising others desired, not essential, but willingness to learn and supervise others less experienced than themselves. Willingness and ability to use Google sheets in line with our box packing software, Whatsapp and Trello (task management app). Deadline for applications will be 21st November 2025. We will then contact those for an interview week of 28th November 2025. Interviews to be held on the farm between 1st -12th December 2025.
