Page Updated: 14/07/2026
Paid Work
Growing Assistant
Organisation: Bath City Farm
Local Authority: Bath & NE Somerset
Introduction:
Bath City Farm is seeking a Growing Assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We are looking for someone who has great knowledge and skills in market gardening and regenerative horticulture practices with the ability to carry out horticultural tasks efficiently and productively.
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What will I be doing?
Working as part of the Growing Team, you will carry out a wide range of horticultural activities within the polytunnels, market garden, orchards and forest garden, helping to maximise the supply of fresh produce for the Farm cafe, shop and external customers. You will also support the supply and delivery of retail products produced by the Farm.
• Hours: 15 hours/week 9am to 5pm Monday and Friday
• Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 20 July 2026
• Interviews: Wednesday 5 August 2026
• Salary: FTE Salary £26,243 (£10,497 for 15 hours/week)
• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you feel excited by this role, and think this could be you, please use the links below to download the full job description and person specification, read our privacy notice for applicants, then complete the application form and send it to recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk. If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying, then please email this address.
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Who is this opportunity suitable for?
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Bath City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and of vulnerable adults.
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Who will be there?
Please send applications and enquiries to recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk
Start date and time
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 20 July 2026
About the organisation
Who we are
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Bath City Farm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and of vulnerable adults. The environmental and agricultural sectors are amongst the least diverse nationally. The Farm is keen to improve the diversity and representation of its staff and reduce barriers to entry into paid roles within the organisation. Our staff team already represent a diverse group of people but ethnically we recognise the staff team is not as diverse as we would like. Therefore, we will offer an interview to any applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the role. We are also part of the Disability Confident Scheme and as such will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this role.
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