We are seeking an experienced, committed and passionate grower to join our small Kindling Market Garden team in Stockport.
Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity to dive into the heart of sustainable agriculture?
You will be joining a fantastic, knowledgeable and passionate team with a great range of skills and experience. Working together under the guidance of our lead grower, the team share the tasks and responsibilities involved crop production and running and developing Market Garden site of this scale.
Year on year, we have increased the amount of produce we grow, developing our our sales and relationships with our Greater Manchester markets through our amazing fresh organic produce.
Recently we took ownership of two additional polytunnels and over the coming year are looking forward to improving our plant raising and veg packing spaces, as well as trialling some new crops with some of our long term supportive buyers.
We are therefore looking for a grower who can help us meet the potential of our amazing site, and crucially work well with our great little team and our amazing volunteers and buyers.
At The Kindling Trust, we're on a mission to cultivate a fairer, more sustainable society, starting from the ground up—literally. For over 15 years, we've been at the forefront of pioneering projects and enterprises aimed at engaging communities in sustainable food and farming practices. From our bustling Woodbank Community Food Hub to the thriving Kindling Market Garden, we're dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world.
This isn't just a job—it's a chance to be part of something bigger. With each passing year, our production levels grow, and we need dedicated individuals like you to help us develop.
To apply:
See the Job Description below.
Please send a CV and a covering letter to marketgarden@kindling.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February 2025 at 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Start date: Monday 31st March 2025 (or as soon after this as possible)
