Job Description
Permanent
Full-time 45hrs Mon-Fri, 1 evening per week
An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated teamsupporting young peopletobuild resilience and thrive. At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for an enthusiasticanddedicatedleaderto manage programmesand daily operations atourfarmnear Skipton,nestled in the sweeping countryside south of the Yorkshire Dales. You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit.
What is Jamie’s Farm?
Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.
Known with in the organisationas ‘Head of Farm’.
More about the role:
AsHeadofFarm, you willhelpdeliverourtransition from Day visits to Residential visitsat our Skipton farm,workingalongsideand managingateam todeliveranimpactfulprogramme. Your responsibilities willincludeleading up to four visits per month,ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits,representingJamie’s Farm with partner organisations, funders,volunteersand other stakeholders;andfostering a culture of empowerment and collaborationwithintheteam. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team.
You willparticipateinall aspects offarm life–leading walks, guiding young people throughmeaningful output-based jobslike gardeningor log chopping, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes.You will alsocontribute to broader Jamie’s Farm strategyas a key member of the Leadership team.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experiencein relational leadershipand practice with young people.Prior management experience ispreferred,showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively.Youwill bringexceptionalcommunication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role.
You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire andmotivateothers. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme.
Please see the full job description, desiredexperienceand employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’tmeet every single requirement?We’dstill love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just whatwe’relooking for.
How to Apply:
Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website via the button below.
Read throughthe full recruitment pack and returnboth a completed application form and equal opportunities form to recruitment@jamiesfarm.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
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