Co-Head Grower (Propagation & Polytunnels) – Stroud Community Ag

Organic Growers Alliance; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Organic Growers Alliance in Stroud is seeking a passionate Co-Head Grower to join their team. This role involves leading plant propagation and polytunnel production while ensuring members receive high-quality organic vegetables year-round. The successful candidate will collaborate with fellow growers to manage farm operations. Ideal applicants should have a commitment to agroecological food systems. As part of the application process, candidates will participate in a half-day trial on the farm followed by an interview.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant propagation and polytunnel production.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant propagation and polytunnel production.
• Ensure members receive high-quality organic vegetables throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the team to run the farm.

Skills

Passionate grower committed to agroecological food systems

Job description

Co-Head Grower (Propagation & Polytunnels)

We are hiring a new co-head grower to join our dynamic, collaborative, and experienced team. Two co-head grower positions are available, to start as soon as possible. The full team consists of three co-head growers (including this role), a seasonal grower, and a harvesting and membership coordinator.

We are building a strong team for next season at Stroud Community Agriculture (SCA), an organic and biodynamic community-supported agriculture farm close to Stroud, Gloucestershire. SCA feeds 300 households with organic vegetables for 52 weeks of the year, making it one of the longest standing CSAs in the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant propagation and polytunnel production.
• Ensure members receive the best possible share of delicious organic vegetables throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the team to oversee the running of the farm.

Qualifications

• Passionate grower committed to agroecological food systems.

Application Process

To apply, please email a CV of relevant experience together with a cover letter to molly [AT] gaianeconomics.org.

We will be offering half‑day trials on the farm followed by an interview on Thursday 27th November or Friday 28th November.

We are also holding a Q&A session with two of our current growers to answer any queries on Tuesday 28th October from 5.30-6.30 pm. To participate, email alex [AT] stroudcommunityagriculture.org and we will share a meeting link with you.

Closing Date

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025.