Graduate Junior Full Stack Web Developer

Why work for us...

As part of The Country Trust team you'll be supporting children from areas of highest disadvantage connect to the land, often for the very first time. Our charitable work is urgent and vital in ensuring children have equal opportunity to understand their connection with food, farming and the countryside, and how it impacts their health and the health of the planet.
 

Graduate Junior Full Stack Web Developer           Residential Discovery Coordinator Support         Essex Farm and Food Coordinator

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Salary: £28,000 | Hours: 35 per week Location: Remote (optional office near Essex) Contract: Employed | Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays

Are you a recent graduate passionate about web development and keen to use your skills for good? Join The Country Trust, a national charity helping disadvantaged children access food, farming and the natural world.

As our Graduate Junior Full Stack Web Developer, you’ll help build and maintain Drupal websites integrated with CiviCRM, supporting our fundraising, programmes and communications. You don’t need years of experience, just solid fundamentals, curiosity, and a desire to learn.

Essentials you’ll have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related STEM field
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and relational databases
• Evidence of personal or academic coding projects
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement

Desirable skills:

• Drupal or CiviCRM experience
• APIs, modern JS frameworks, Git, Linux, or agile knowledge

We offer:

• Full training and mentorship in Drupal and CiviCRM
• Clear progression opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, mission-driven team
• Exposure across the organisation and real-world impact
• Remote working with optional access to our central office if within commuting distance
  

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 2 March

Location: Sussex (with travel across Kent & Sussex) Pay: £171.48 per day + expenses Contract: Self-employed, fixed-term for 2026 (with potential renewal)

The Country Trust is seeking a Residential Discovery Coordinator (Support) to help deliver Residential visits for schools from areas of high disadvantage across Sussex.

You will work alongside the Lead Coordinator to support the delivery of this highly impactful programme, helping children connect with food, farming, and the countryside through memorable residential experiences.

This is a small but vital role within our Sussex Residential Programme. Following up to 6 days of training, the role will involve approximately 9–11 days of delivery in 2026, with opportunities to develop your skills and build your network within the wider organisation. There may be opportunities to grow your portfolio of work with The Country Trust over time, though this cannot be guaranteed.

Please note:

• This role (Support) is delivery only
• No overnight stays are required
• One evening of work per residential may be required

This is a flexible, rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about outdoor learning, food, farming, and supporting children with limited access to the countryside.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23 February 2026

Location: Home-based, delivering sessions in schools and farms across Essex and surrounding areas Contract: Self-employed, renewable subject to annual review Start: Delivery from February 2026

This vacancy is recruited on a rolling basis and may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early application is encouraged.

We’re looking for a passionate and confident Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to inspire primary-aged children through hands-on food, farming and countryside learning. You’ll deliver engaging cooking, gardening and farm visit experiences, working closely with schools, farmers and food producers - particularly in areas of disadvantage.

What you’ll do

• Deliver Farm Discovery Days and the Food Discovery programme in schools
• Plan and lead farm visits, cooking and gardening sessions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and farm hosts
• Manage session planning, equipment, health & safety and safeguarding
• Work independently as part of a supportive national team

Time commitment & pay

• Around 80–90 paid days per year (seasonal variation)
• £171.48/day for Food Discovery delivery
• £163.77/day for Farm Discovery delivery
• Plus expenses and mileage (45p per mile)
• Estimated annual earnings: £14,000–£15,000, with potential to grow

You’ll need

• Experience working with primary-age children and schools
• Confidence delivering hands-on cooking, gardening and outdoor learning
• Enthusiasm for food, farming and the countryside
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence, access to a car, and suitable IT setup