[Common Ground Cooperative]

Common Ground Cooperative

24/10/2021 at 11:41 am #56636

Dynamic grower with field-scale and tractor experience wanted to join workers’ co-op in the Waveney valley to work with us and expand 30+ veg box business as part of a small team. Must be willing to take initiative, work co-operatively, market non-box produce to new and existing customers and be comfortable managing volunteers/trainees. We have three large polytunnels, established orchards, and outdoor growing space integrated with our leys/stock grazing (red poll cattle). We have some educational visits to the site and currently also work with local foodbanks. We are committed to agro-ecological principles and social justice. Position has come about as one of our workers is taking on more work in other aspects of the farm.

This role would suit someone who has at least two growing seasons under their belt and is now looking for a place where they can establish themselves long-term.

Hours: 28 hours pw
Pay and benefits package: £10 hourly rate expressed as £823.33 plus £350/month rent, £40/month water, electric, slightly rubbish WiFi (!) and surplus veg, with opportunity to grow income along with business.

Further particulars available at http://www.greengrow.org.uk/opportunities – and email info@greengrow.org.uk with a CV and letter outlining your interest in the post and co-operative working, fit with us and experience.

Role is permanent with a seven month trial period. We would like the post-holder to be in position for the beginning of the 2022 growing season (exact date by negotiation).