About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Grower to join the team in the Market Garden at Forty Hall Farm, a vibrant and intensive growing site occupying three hectares of land within the farm, demonstrating sustainable organic production techniques whilst producing food for local consumption.

You will support the Head Grower in all aspects of organic horticultural production within the Market Garden, taking an active role in day-to-day production tasks ranging from crop planning and propagation through to harvest and crop storage. You will supervise the packing and delivery of our produce to a range of outlets, particularly our own veg bag scheme Enfield Veg Co and on-site farm shop.

You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced grower, with proven experience of small-scale commercial growing. You will regularly lead groups of students and volunteers, demonstrating appropriate horticultural techniques at a variety of scales, and co-ordinate volunteer recruitment. The work will include various administrative tasks contributing to the operation of the Market Garden, including record keeping as well as developing new sales opportunities.

The Market Garden produces approximately 20,000kg of fruit and vegetables per year and is part of a historic, diverse, Soil Association-certified mixed farm which incorporates extensive livestock production, a five hectare vineyard, a community orchard and woodland over its total 60-hectare extent.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here .
At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.