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Our staff are central to all we do at Jamie’s Farm.
We are committed to empowering our staff team and volunteers, as well as the education professionals and young people that visit our farms, to flourish. Here you’ll find our latest recruitment opportunities – both paid and voluntary – alongside information about what it means to work at Jamie’s Farm.
Our vacancies
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- Head of Fundraising & Communications Jamie’s Farm Bath
- Housekeeper (Part-time) Jamie’s Farm Monmouth
Head of Fundraising & Communications Bath
Deadline to apply: 16/09/2024
An exciting and rare opportunity to hold strategic leadership at a dynamic and purpose-driven charity as it develops impact and credibility on a national scale.
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (based on experience)
Location: Jamie’s Farm Bath, Hill House Farm, SN13 8QA
Application deadline: 9am, Monday 16th September
Interview dates: Wednesday 25th September (this may change)
Reports to: CO-CEO
Direct reports: Senior Fundraising Manager (Trusts and HNW); Fundraising Manager (General); Fundraising Manager (Corporate and Events); Senior Communications Manager
An exceptional opportunity to play a key strategic role in a purpose-driven charity that is making a real difference in young lives. We’re seeking an innovative and passionate Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead our efforts in building strong, sustainable financial foundations and amplifying our voice on a national scale.
As the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will spearhead our efforts to secure the vital resources needed to expand our impact. Leading a talented team of both fundraising and communications professionals, you will develop and execute strategies that resonate with our supporters and stakeholders. Your expertise will guide the team in crafting compelling narratives, securing major gifts and developing diverse income streams, all while ensuring that our messaging aligns with the core values of Jamie’s Farm.
Your leadership will be instrumental in driving our communications strategy, ensuring that Jamie’s Farm continues growing its national presence and influence. By managing and mentoring the communications team, you will help us share our powerful stories of transformation, engage with a broader audience, and strengthen our brand identity. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll work closely with senior leaders to ensure our messaging is cohesive, impactful and aligned with our mission to provide young people with the support they need to thrive.
At Jamie’s Farm, our values guide everything we do, from how we support each other as a team to how we engage with our young people. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where everyone can flourish, and we’re looking for a leader who shares our vision of purposeful work, generosity of spirit, and reflective practice. In return, we offer a unique working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.
If you are a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in fundraising and communications, and if you’re driven by a desire to create meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. This role is your chance to combine your professional expertise with a cause that truly matters. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary;
A beautiful and unique working environment;
All lunches provided and enjoyed with the team when working on-site;
An optional mobile phone provided for work use;
35 days annual leave (including bank holidays);
A generous Pension Contribution;
Opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic and supportive team culture.
How to Apply
Please read through the full recruitment pack and return a completed application and equal opportunities form to recruitment@jamiesfarm.org.uk. Should you have any questions about the role, please also send these through to the same email address and our team will be happy to speak with you.
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Working at Jamie’s Farm
Whether you are part of our delivery team directly working with young people, or a member of HQ working behind the scenes, a day at Jamie’s Farm is never the same as the next. Whatever your role, you will be helping disadvantaged young people to thrive at school and beyond.
Our values guide everything we do at Jamie’s Farm. We seek to ensure that even as the charity grows, we are able to maintain the unique culture that we have established across our farms – a culture that is based on an optimistic can-do spirit, and which supports and challenges us to be the best of ourselves.
Training and Development
Jamie’s Farm is committed to providing Continued Professional Development for all its staff, with internal and external training. We run interim and annual reviews to support with personal and professional growth, as well as regular management check-ins. We regularly get all our farm teams together to feed into the future of the charity, the highlight being our our Annual Away Days in the Brecon Beacons.
Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our aim is for every staff and volunteer to bring their true self to work and are individually supported to ensure that the positive organisational culture we desire, is sustained.
Environment and Well-being
Our farms are all surrounded by stunning countryside. Whether you work in the office or with our delivery teams, you can reap the benefits of this beautiful, homely environment. The nature of the work is challenging and so we ensure dedicated time is provided weekly for teams to debrief and reflect together, as well as quarterly external supervision.