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We’re looking for passionate people who want to be part of a team that makes a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. We’re a community-focused organisation that values all forms of diversity.
Current Vacancies
Child & Youth Lead Officer
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that makes a positive and lasting difference to young people’s lives. The Officer will support the project manager to plan, resource and deliver our Child & Youth programme.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading our Work 2 Learn programme on Mondays and Tuesdays during term time, as well as other 1:1 and other group sessions for young people with support needs.
- Running short courses (forest school sessions/one off visits for schools/community groups at our Boiling Wells nature reserve site.
- You will support our youth club on Tuesday evenings.
- You will help plan and deliver holiday activities, including taking the lead on organising and delivering our summer day camp.
- You will help monitor and evaluate young people’s progress.
You can read the full role description here.
Job Title: Child & Youth Lead Officer
Responsible to: Child and Youth Project Manager
Hours of work: 28 hrs per week Monday-Thursday
Contract Type: Permanent
Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays pro rata
Starting Salary: £26,197 per year (pro rata)
To apply, please complete the application form and return this to office@swcityfarm.co.uk by 10am on Monday 22nd June.
We expect interviews to be held on Monday 29th June.
Maintenance & Livestock Officer
We’re looking for someone with strong practical skills who wants to make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives whilst ensuring that the Farm site and our livestock are at the heart of our work. You will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the Farm site, ensuring our facilities are clean, safe and welcoming for beneficiaries and the wider community to access.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Supporting the Sites Operational Manager to maintain and improve the Farm’s sites, buildings and infrastructure, often working independently to carry out repairs and develop infrastructure across our varied sites and spaces.
- Leading groups of volunteers to carry out maintenance, carpentry or other practical projects as part of team building days.
- Being the lead staff member on site responsible for our animals on particular days, undertaking routine husbandry tasks, supporting breeding programmes and ensuring that we always uphold the highest standards of animal welfare.
- On Tuesdays during term-time you will support the Child and Youth team to plan and deliver the Animal Care Alternative Learning Provision session for teenagers – supporting young people to learn about animal care and a range of practical maintenance skills.
You can read the full role description here.
Job Title: Maintenance & Livestock Officer
Responsible to: Sites Operational Manager
Hours of work: 28 hrs per week (including Tuesdays)
Contract Type: 1 year fixed-term (to be reviewed July 2027)
Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays pro rata
Starting Salary: £26,197 per year (pro rata)
To apply, please complete the application form and return this to office@swcityfarm.co.uk by 10am on Monday 22nd June.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 13th July 2026. We expect interviews to be held on Tuesday 21st July 2026.
Finance Lead Trustee (volunteer role)
We’re looking for a passionate Treasurer who can proactively work with the Board, Director, Operations Team and Staff to guide the charity and strengthen our community services.
The responsibilties of the Treasurer include:
- Overseeing the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
- Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice and support routinely and as required.
- Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and income and cost management.
We recognise that our board would be stronger with the addition of the following skills/experiences:
- Experienced charity accountant / finance professional
- Legal support experience
Read the full role description here.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
To apply, send an email with your contact info, a letter about why you want to join and a CV to office@swcityfarm.co.uk. The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 13th July.
