Jobs

Paid Positions

Assistant Grower – Holiday Cover

  • Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours) a week (we will also consider multiple people on less days). Can be
    combined with Harvesting Assistant and/or Therapeutic Horticulture Session
    Leader role depending on experience and availability.
  • Contract: Temporary contract for 9 weeks May-July (exact dates tbc).
  • Salary: £13.85 / hour – £16.78/hour depending on experience
  • Other benefits: 45% staff discount on the farm’s online shop
  • Location: Sutton Community Farm, SM6 0SH
  • Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and closed once a suitable person has been selected
How to apply
  • To apply, please read the full job description and have a look at other roles we are currently hiring for in case any of these could be combined.
  • If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the Growing Team: farmers@suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk

Harvesting Assistant

  • Hours: 1 day (7.5 hours) a week, preferably on Tuesdays, plus ad hoc extra days. Can be
    combined with Assistant Grower (holiday cover) and/or Therapeutic Horticulture Session
    Leader roles depending on experience and availability.
  • Contract: Temporary contract until October 2025 (possibility of extension over winter)
  • Salary: £13.85 / hour – £16.78/hour depending on experience
  • Other benefits: 45% staff discount on the farm’s online shop
  • Location: Sutton Community Farm, SM6 0SH
  • Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and closed once a suitable person has been selected
How to apply
  • To apply, please read the full job description and have a look at other roles we are currently hiring for in case any of these could be combined.
  • If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the Growing Team: farmers@suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk

Therapeutic Horticulture Session Leader

  • Hours: Part time – 3.5 hour session on Mondays, plus ad hoc admin. Can be
    combined with Assistant Grower (holiday cover) and/or Harvesting Assistant roles depending on experience and availability.
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary: £16.70 per hour
  • Other benefits: 45% staff discount on the farm’s online shop
  • Location: Sutton Community Farm, SM6 0SH
  • Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and closed once a suitable person has been selected
How to apply
  • To apply, please read the full job description and have a look at other roles we are currently hiring for in case any of these could be combined.
  • If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the Growing Team: farmers@suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk

Unpaid Positions

There are a number of other volunteer opportunities at the farm every week.

If you are not interested in joining our general volunteer sessions on site at the farm, there are other ways you can get involved in a voluntary capacity. If you feel you have a skill or area of expertise that could be put to good use, then please email us.

Equal Opportunities

The farm is run by a small team of paid staff, which is supported by a large community of volunteers. We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, and we strive to promote equal opportunities, diversity and equality. This is true for everyone regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, identity, or age.

Read our Equal Opportunities Policy.