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Are you interested in joining our team? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
You can view and find out more about our current vacancies below.
Job Alert - Manager
Ouseburn Farm is recruiting a new manager to lead the charity through its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of our region's treasured institutions - loved by generations of families and doing vital work supporting people with additional needs in the heart of the Ouseburn valley.
We're looking for someone who shares our passion to make Ouseburn Farm a place for growing - plants, animals but most of all people. The farm has big ambitions for the future, including growing our care farming programme, improving visitor experience and supporting our wonderful volunteers, whatever needs they may have.
All the information you need to apply is included in the job pack - please have a read or pass it on to someone you think might be interested.
We're really sad to see manager Hugh leaving (he's off to pastures new, excuse the pun) but he will around for a few weeks more to help with the recruitment process.
If you'd like to have an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Hugh here: hugh.stolliday@ouseburnfarm.org.uk.
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JOB PACK: CLICK HERE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am, Monday 15th April
INTERVIEWS: 23rd April
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job alert - finance & admin assistant
We are recruiting a dynamic and enthusiastic Finance and Administration Assistant to support our operations at
Ouseburn Farm. We are at an exciting time for the farm, growing the charity and helping people to get to a better
place. You will report to the farm manager and provide support in a wide range of administrative tasks. You will
have great attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the ability to be flexible and adaptable. Every day will
bring its own challenges but also the rewards of helping all our beneficiaries, volunteers and visitors thrive.
We believe in flexible working and you'll be able to tailor your working hours (24 hours per week) around other commitments.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch with the farm manager, Hugh
Stolliday, at hugh.stolliday@ouseburnfarm.org.uk.
JOB PACK: Click here
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am, Monday 22nd April
INTERVIEWS: 30th April
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HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and covering letter, which should outline how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification, to hugh.stolliday@ouseburnfarm.org.uk
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VOLUNTEERING
placement supporT volunteers
As a Placement Support Volunteer, you will provide individual assistance to people with learning difficulties/disabilities who attend the farm, by supporting them to accomplish their routine tasks. Our placements work in various areas of the farm, including livestock, horticulture, catering and cooking, arts and crafts, photography and creative arts. Volunteers are required to work directly with trainees to assist in promoting skills development, lift their spirits and encourage independence by ensuring the process is enriching. Specific tasks will depend on the needs of the work area and abilities of the person with disability. Volunteers are allocated no more than two trainees to work with throughout the session.
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We have a variety of Placement Support Volunteer (PSV) Roles.
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To find out more you can click on the individual role descriptions below:
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For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator Sarah Smith
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the mantra we live by
This is a place for growing.
Plants, fruit and veg, animals, but most of all, people.
We cultivate joy here. And learning.
We nurture self-confidence and a sense of belonging.
You’ll feel it as soon as you walk through our door.
Lives are being enriched. Needs are being nourished.
It couldn’t happen without our volunteers. Or your donations.
We’re a charity. Run for people, not for profits.
A community-spirited place where everyone is welcome. And valued.
This is a happy place.
A wholesome place. A human place.
