Inclusive Farm Activities Coordinator

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,882 - 28,263; Part time

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a Farm Activities Coordinator to run hands-on animal care sessions and outdoor activities for participants with complex disabilities. The role involves delivering sessions, ensuring safety, and supporting the daily farm operations with a focus on accessibility and inclusion.

You’ll work with staff, therapists and families to provide meaningful experiences, adapt activities as needed, and help grow community activities on site at Chailey, East Sussex.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or supporting engaging activities for children, young people or adults.
• Confident leading practical, hands-on sessions.
• Enjoys working with animals and outdoors.
• Organised, proactive and adaptable; builds team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging sessions built around animal care, handling, farm routines and outdoor activities.
• Adapt activities to be accessible, inclusive and meaningful for every participant.
• Support safe, positive interactions between people and animals.
• Support day-to-day running of the farm: feeding, grooming and maintaining environments.
• Prepare spaces, equipment and resources so sessions run smoothly.
• Work with colleagues, therapists and families to deliver person-centered experiences.
• Monitor participation and progress using observations and feedback for future sessions.
• Contribute to seasonal activities and events on the farm.
• Help develop farm clubs and community learning spaces.

Skills

Animal care/handling

Outdoor learning

Session delivery

IT literacy

Tools

Basic IT systems

Job description

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a Farm Activities Coordinator to run hands-on animal care sessions and outdoor activities for participants with complex disabilities. The role involves delivering sessions, ensuring safety, and supporting the daily farm operations with a focus on accessibility and inclusion.

You’ll work with staff, therapists and families to provide meaningful experiences, adapt activities as needed, and help grow community activities on site at Chailey, East Sussex.