We’re looking for a Grower…

Vallis Farm, a small, family run farm nestled atop the Vallis Vale is looking for a new grower! We are a team of dedicated individuals passionate about what we do. Currently, our Market Garden adopts a “no dig” way of growing to provide weekly and bi-weekly boxes of fresh vegetables to the local town of Frome.

Becoming increasingly popular, our box scheme is expanding, and we need someone equally dedicated to join us and nurture this scheme to its fullest. Do you have a passion for nature? Are you experienced with growing using no dig methods? Can you manage customers and staff alike, be organised, meticulous in planning and execution and prepared to work in all weathers?

If you like the idea of taking on the expansion of our Market Garden, growing the scheme and making it your own all while working in a beautiful landscape with some pretty amazing people, apply now!  

Job description: 

  • To maintain and develop the Market Garden, weeding, pest management, planting, watering. Designing and implementing expansion plan. 

  • Be the face of the Market Garden. Take ownership and responsibility of the whole area.  

  • Weekly veg box scheme development. Expand scheme from current 30 boxes to 50 boxes per week. Establish consistent growth of area and box scheme 

  • Running the small shop within the Market Garden to sell excess produce from the veg box scheme, one day per week.  

  • Develop ideas to increase produce within the boxes. Research local suppliers for organic and sustainable produce such as honey, preserves etc that can be ordered and added to individual boxes  

  • Plan and implement ideas to increase revenue from the Market Garden 

  • Liaise with “Supper Club” chefs to provide seasonal produce available from the Market Garden to ensure a “field-to-fork" experience for guests of the farm  

  • Schedule growing throughout the year to ensure year-round seasonal supply of varied produce  

  • Supervise a team of apprentices one day a week, teaching them no dig methods of growing  

  • Work closely with the Estate Manager, communicating on other food growing projects across the farm including the forest garden, kitchen garden and community orchard. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in growing. This is a skilled position and requires at least two years previous experience of no dig growing. They will be innovative, able to plan and organise efficiently, have some experience in supervising others and have lots of energy to join our vibrant team. Clear communication is a must as well as a “can-do” attitude. If there are other skills the candidate possesses that can be utilised in other areas of the farm this is a bonus but not necessary. 

Part time role. 3 days during peak season and 2 days during off season – equates to 2.5 days pro rata.  

Salary £27,400 per annum, pro rata 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to klaire@vallisfarm.co.uk