We are hiring a Grower at Northern Roots. Please apply before 15th February.
The Farm will run on ecological principles and, initially, will be a horticultural farm. As it expands, we will likely continue to use no-dig methods due to the nature of the land, and we will explore establishing agroforestry alley cropping. Over the next few years we will explore mixed farming as an option, integrating livestock on to our less productive areas. We work under nutrient cycling methods but understand the limitations of our land.
The Northern Roots Farm sits in the wider 160-acre site, which runs from Alexandra Park near Oldham town centre, to Tameside. This landscape creates a varied wildlife corridor and includes a Site of Biological Importance. Alongside the Farm we are developing facilities including a Visitor Centre, Learning Centre, Bike Hub, solar array and swimming pond.
As a Grower, you will work with the rest of our land team including our rangers and social prescribing staff. Much of your day-to-day work will involve working closely with the Urban Farm & Landscape Manager.
Your initial focus will be on developing the Apiary Meadow site, which presently includes a cabin with electricity, water, wifi and heating, tool containers, bee hives, composting toilet, two 18m polytunnels and outdoor growing beds. This will expand to include an outdoor workshop, drainage and irrigation systems, community seating area and orchard. Over the summer we will be expanding into our Phase Two area, a field of four acres, which is located in front of what will be our Visitor Centre. The Centre includes spaces such as a farm shop and cafe, performance space, staff areas and community meeting areas.
Salary: £23,500-£25,000 FTE, pro rata for part-time working.
Contract: 10 month fixed term with potential for extension, subject to funding.
Location: Based at Northern Roots, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Hours of work: 8am-4pm, 5 days/week in summer and 3 days/week in winter. Days can be discussed and hours adjusted slightly.
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