Flexible-Hours Outdoor Farm Activities Coordinator

Chailey Heritage Foundation; North Chailey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Retail and leisure discounts

Free parking on site

DBS checks covered

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a hands-on Farm Activities Coordinator for 25 hours per week on our farm, a bustling working environment central to our care and education programs. You will design and deliver animal-based activities and outdoor sessions that are accessible, engaging and person-centered.

You will work closely with teams, families and therapists, adapt activities as needed and monitor progress while helping run seasonal events and community programs on site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering activities for children, young people or adults.
• Confident leading practical, hands-on sessions.
• Enjoys working with animals and outdoors.
• Organised, proactive and adaptable.
• Calm, positive and person-centered approach.
• Builds strong relationships and works in a team.
• Confident using basic IT systems for planning and recording.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead sessions around animal care, routines and outdoor activities.
• Adapt activities to be accessible and meaningful for all participants.
• Support safe, positive interactions between people and animals.
• Assist with day-to-day farm duties like feeding and grooming.
• Prepare spaces, equipment and resources for sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, therapists and families for person-centered experiences.
• Monitor participation and use feedback to shape future sessions.
• Contribute to seasonal activities and farm events.
• Help develop clubs and events to enhance the farm as a learning space.

Skills

Session delivery

Outdoor work

Animal care

Teamwork

IT for planning

Job description

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a hands-on Farm Activities Coordinator for 25 hours per week on our farm, a bustling working environment central to our care and education programs. You will design and deliver animal-based activities and outdoor sessions that are accessible, engaging and person-centered.

You will work closely with teams, families and therapists, adapt activities as needed and monitor progress while helping run seasonal events and community programs on site.