Overview
Surrey Docks Farm say: We’re recruiting for a new Livestock Apprentice to support the Livestock Manager to maintain the high animal welfare standards at Surrey Docks Farm; to assist with income generation and volunteer leadership and engagement; and to assist with delivery of the Mobile Farm outreach project.
The Livestock Apprentice will be supported to gain a Level 2 Diploma (or Level 3 depending on experience) in Work Based Animal Care & Welfare with regular visits from a KEITS training provider.
This is a full time post for 35 hours a week (Tuesday-Saturday) paid London Living Wage.
What we’re looking for
We are keen to hear from applicants who have excellent people skills; enjoy working in and leading a diverse team; thrive in a busy, varied environment and want to take on new challenges and responsibilities. We are looking for applicants who are interested in using this apprenticeship to gain new skills and knowledge to progress in an agricultural or city farm career.
What we can offer you
* A friendly, creative and supportive team
* A unique work environment, with livestock and gardens right next to the river Thames
* London Living Wage salary and pension
* External training in order to gain a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care & Welfare
* Support and work experience opportunities to develop a career in this industry, through our excellent links to the wider farming community
How to apply
Please follow the below steps carefully to apply for this post.
1. 1. Please download and read the below Job Description and Person Specification.
2. 2. Please email recruitment@surreydocksfarm.org.uk with your CV (max two A4 pages) and Cover Letter (max two A4 pages) and ensure you mark your email title: “Livestock Apprentice Application”.
3. 3. We will score all applicants against the criteria listed in the person specification. Please ensure you refer to this carefully and tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each point. We’re also keen to know what you would want to do after you’ve completed the Apprenticeship and how this role would help you progress.
4. 4. The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 6th October.
5. 5. We will contact the candidates who have made it through to interview on Wednesday 8th October. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by Friday 10th October; unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to those who don’t make it through to interview.
6. 6. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th and/or Wednesday 15th October.
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