Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 13th March.

Hybrid: Home (0-2 days) /Office Working (3-4 days)

Travel: Regular travel to our three farms and for events & meetings that promote and grow the charity.

Full-time (open to 3 or 4 days per week on a pro-rata basis)

“Now more than ever, it's important for children to experience life in the countryside”.

Since its creation in 1976, Farms for City Children has brought over 100,000 children & young people from towns and cities into the countryside to live and work on our three farms: Nethercott House in Devon, Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire, and Wick Court in Gloucestershire. Today, our beneficiaries enjoy a 5-day immersive visit, far removed from their usual lives, working on the land and with the animals, alongside our partner farmers. They tend to livestock including cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs, horses and donkeys, becoming farmers for a week. “It's a whole new world for them, a deeply enriching learning experience that is never forgotten, and that often changes lives for ever.” Clare and Michael Morpurgo, Founders.

In the last three years, Farms For City Children has experienced tremendous growth, supporting more beneficiaries than ever before. We have increased annual residential bookings, diversified our beneficiaries, increased funding and continued to develop our three heritage sites, growing a network of partners and collaborators to campaign for improved access to nature for underserved children and young people.

Much has been achieved and, as its 50th anniversary approaches, the charity is in a secure, future-focused position with a clear strategy and 3-year business plan through to 2027.

We are immensely proud of our fantastic team of staff and volunteers committed to creating a week of "muck and magic" for everyone - children, young people, teachers, and group leaders alike.

We aim to continue our growth as a charity that envisions a world where all young people benefit from being connected to food, farming, and the natural world, and where access to the countryside is seen as a right, not a privilege.

As a growing charity, we value a Chief Executive who can:

• Be an excellent ambassador and promote the charity locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Have significant knowledge of UK education (classroom or outdoor learning).
• Prioritise children and young people in all they do.
• Provide visionary leadership to our staff and volunteer teams.
• Be a visible leader across our sites and within other significant networking forums.
• Ensure that we continue to be financially sustainable with a diverse range of income streams. 

We believe this is an incredible opportunity, best summarised by our fantastic outgoing CEO: “This truly is the best job in the world. Working alongside incredible teachers, thousands of children and young people, partner farmers, neighbours, and local communities to achieve our mission. Supported by loyal funders, and a network of friends, collaborators, and co-creators across the agricultural, environmental, and educational sectors. No two days are the same, and every day provides something that makes you feel fortunate and proud to be part of this charity.”

Please click 'Apply on website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 13th March.