Farmer

We are looking for a Farmer to join the team at Hartcliffe City Farm. Our Farmers undertake livestock care, site maintenance and provide a welcoming presence for visitors. This exciting role is suitable for someone with a wide range of practical and inter-personal skills who has a keen interest in animal care, farming and provision of community spaces and programmes.

About the farm

We are a friendly and dedicated team working to provide a welcoming community space for local residents and education and wellbeing programs. Our beautiful 6-acre site comprises of a playful-barn and cafe, several gardens, a farmyard with a variety of animals, a flower farm and a number of buildings which are used for community activities. We are a public site, open 9-4 seven days a week.

Essential criteria

• At least 1 year of working within a similar environment including working with farm animals 
• Knowledge, skills and experience of undertaking basic animal care 
• Wide range of practical skills of building maintenance and repair. 
• Good communication skills and ability. 
• Experience of working with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and ages. 
• Able to operate on own, using initiative to solve problems arising from workload. 
• Ability to handle a range of physical outdoor work. Mucking out animals to moving haybales and farming related items.  
• Take on the role of First Aider (training will be provided if necessary). 
• Working knowledge of health and safety principles and willingness to be trained further. 
• A proven ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. 
• Computer literate. 
• A clear commitment to Equal Opportunities perspective in all areas of work. 
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 
• An interest in the aims and mission of the farm.

How to apply

Please download the job description / person specification below for more information:

JOB DESCRIPTION – FARMER (PDF)

Please complete the digital application form by clicking the link below by the indicated deadline.

JOB APPLICATION – FILL IN FORM

Closing date: 4th February 2026 at 9am

We will review applications as they come in. Please note we do not accept CVs.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Ellie Vowles, HCF General Manager, to arrange a telephone chat if needed: ellie.vowles@hartcliffecityfarm.org.uk

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

Safer Recruiting Statement

Hartcliffe City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare all vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.