Come and join our team
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our office team to oversee the day-to-day operations of the service; this includes working with staff, families, and the community.
The city farm is on a beautiful 4.5 acre site, with woodlands, gardens, ponds, and of course our farm animals; therefore, making each day different and exciting! We have a good team of staff who are friendly and welcoming and as such we welcome someone who enjoys working with others.
As this is a childcare setting an ability to maintain confidentiality is a priority.
We can offer you:
- 25 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
- Christmas closure (the setting closes between Christmas and New Year).
- Employee programme which covers, good practice elements such as workplace wellbeing, workplace culture & representation to pay and benefits – not forgetting 10% staff discount in our award-winning café!
- Opportunity to learn and gain knowledge in areas across the farm such as, our social impact, sustainability and environmental matters to therapeutic learning.
Essential criteria
Excellent time management and organisational skills and a minimum of one years’ experience in a senior administrative/operations management role. Experience of managing staff is required. Knowledge of Word and Excel is essential as is an ability to communicate via various means including e-mails, letters, telephone to internal and external parties.
About the role
Job reference: 202207CFS08
Days/Hours: 37.5 p/w. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (all year round)
Salary: £23,536.00 (£12.07 p/h)
How to apply
Please state the job reference number with all applications or enquiries.
Download the job description and application form below:
JOB DESCRIPTION (PDF)
APPLICATION FORM (Word)
Then send your completed application to alice.linnell@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk.
Closing date: We will assess each application on arrival.
Start date: as soon as possible
The interview date will be arranged following candidates being shortlisted for interview.
For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Vadna Chauhan on 0117 963 3299 or vadna.chauhan@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
We are continuously striving to be an employer of choice and believe our work and ethos will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring difference.
Windmill Hill City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare all vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.
