Horticulture & Wellbeing Lead
Scrubditch Care Farm
Horticulture & Wellbeing Lead (0.6 FTE)
Location: Scrubditch Care Farm, Gloucestershire
Contract: One year Fixed Term Contract with the hope of extending. (Freelance or self-employed considered)
Reporting to: Farm Manager / CEO
About the role
We are seeking a Horticulture & Wellbeing Lead to plan, deliver and monitor horticultural and environmental activity across our care farm. This is a hands-on role combining habitat management, therapeutic engagement with disabled adults and hosting volunteer/corporate groups.
From July 2026, you will deliver three sessions per week for beneficiaries, while leading the development of a thriving, sustainable and inclusive farm environment that supports both people and nature.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver engaging sessions for disabled adults and volunteers
- Plan seasonal growing, coordinate produce use/sales, and liaise with the kitchen
- Lead practical habitat work (planting, hedgerows, tree care, invasive species control)
- Develop and implement an Environmental Management Plan and annual habitat programme
- Coordinate and support volunteer days, including corporate groups
- Communicate plans, progress and impact to staff and stakeholders
- Manage ecological surveys (via external specialists where needed)
- Monitor activity, budgets and outcomes; produce quarterly reports
About you
- Confident working with vulnerable people and diverse groups
- Experience in habitat/environmental land management (practical, site-based)
- Skilled in project delivery, volunteer coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Organised, self-motivated and flexible (occasional weekends required)
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and biodiversity principles
Desirable
- Experience in a care farm, charity or therapeutic setting
- Familiarity with organising volunteer/corporate groups
- Relevant qualification in ecology, environmental or habitat management
- Membership of a relevant professional body
What we’re looking for
A reliable, proactive individual who can take ownership of this role long-term, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and deliver meaningful outcomes for both people and the environment.
About Scrubditch Care Farm
Nestled in beautiful countryside, Scrubditch Care Farm offers inclusive, farm-based activities that build confidence, independence, and well-being. We support adults with learning disabilities through hands-on tasks like animal care, gardening, cooking, and woodworking. Our specialised sessions, such as ‘Feel Good Farming,’ also support those with dementia or mental health challenges, making a positive impact in an inspiring setting.
Nestled in beautiful countryside, Scrubditch Care Farm offers inclusive, farm-based activities that build confidence, independence, and well-being. We support adults with learning disabilities through hands-on tasks like animal care, gardening, cooking, and woodworking. Our specialised sessions, such as ‘Feel Good Farming,’ also support those with dementia or mental health challenges, making a positive impact in an inspiring setting.
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