Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator - Essex

The Country Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to inspire primary school children through cooking, gardening, and farm visits. The role is home-based and offers a flexible schedule of 1.5–2.5 days per week. Candidates must have experience with children, a love for cooking and gardening, and strong communication skills. Apply to make a difference in children's lives by helping them connect with food and the natural world.

Benefits

Paid training and development days

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children.
• A love of cooking and gardening.
• Enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children.
• Run cooking and gardening sessions in schools.
• Organise and lead farm visits.
• Build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interest in cooking

Interest in gardening

Strong communication skills

Confidence managing groups outdoors

Organisational skills

Job description

Contract type: Self-employed
Location: Home-based, working with schools and farms across Essex (please see Job Description for locations)
Daily rate: £158.90 for Farm Discovery / £167.30 for Food Discovery, plus expenses
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025

Overview

Are you passionate about inspiring children to connect with food, farming, and the countryside?

The Country Trust is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas. You’ll run cooking and gardening sessions in schools, organise and lead farm visits, and build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas.
• Run cooking and gardening sessions in schools.
• Organise and lead farm visits.
• Build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.

Qualifications and qualities

• Proven experience working with children.
• A love of cooking and gardening.
• Enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence managing groups outdoors, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive national team.

Details and requirements

• Flexible, home-based role typically involves 1.5–2.5 days per week during term time.
• Paid training, meetings, and development days.
• A full driving licence, access to a car, and basic IT equipment are essential.

How to apply / Application notes

Join us to make a real difference in children's lives by helping them explore where food comes from and discover the world around them.

Please note: We practice Safer Recruitment and do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025