Jamie’s Farm Apprentice: Outdoor Activities

Apply to be a Jamie’s Farm Apprentice: Outdoor Activities
Role

Location: Jamie’s Farm Bath (SN13 8QA)
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 30 hours a week (typically 4 days)
Pay: Apprenticeship wage
Age range: 17–21

          Welcome!

Thanks for thinking about becoming an Outdoor Apprentice at Jamie’s Farm! You don’t
need to have worked before - just be honest, bring your enthusiasm, and get in touch if
you have questions. We're happy to help.

There is no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate for a Jamie’s Farm apprenticeship , we
are more interested in your potential to thrive in this role than your past achievements.
You do not have to have achieved certain grades to qualify for this role. Many of the
young people we work with on the farm find school a challenging place to be, and we
are keen to find apprentices who may be able to identify with this!

       About Jamie’s Farm

At Jamie’s Farm, we host young people for week-long visits where they can reconnect,
reflect, and take on new challenges. Many of them are having a tough time in school or
at home. As an apprentice, you’ll help them feel welcomed and supported, while also
learning amazing skills yourself.

You can watch a short film about a week on Jamie’s Farm here.

         About the role

This role is perfect if you’re keen to work outdoors, with animals, in nature, or with
young people in the future. You’ll help young people who stay at the farm get stuck into
outdoor life, whether it’s walking, feeding animals, gardening, cooking or woodwork.

You’ll also get involved with the daily running of the farm and learn loads of useful skills
along the way.

            What you’ll do

•  Be part of morning walks, animal feeding, and helping with cooking
•  Support group sessions with young visitors and help build their confidence
•  Help care for animals with support from our team
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Join in farm work during lambing or calving time
•  Occasionally work weekends (on a rota, as part of your hours)
•  Learn and grow as a key part of the team — including with mentoring and

support

             Learn on the job

You’ll work towards a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification. We’ll support
you every step of the way and set aside time each week for your college work. We can
help find you a tutor and learning provider that works for you.

Didn’t get English or Maths GCSEs? No worries — we can support you to gain those
skills too.

The skills you will learn, and the qualification you will work towards, will enable you to
go on to a range of different careers once your time with Jamie’s Farm comes to an end.

                                                    Who we’re looking for

This is a great fit for someone who:

Is aged 17–21 (must have completed Year 11)

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•  Loves the outdoors, nature, animals, and helping others
•  Wants to work with young people or in outdoor education
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Is kind, patient, and open to learning
•  Can work in a team and follow routines
•  Wants to build skills for a future career in farming, youth work, education or

hospitality

  You’ll get training in

•  Outdoor education and working with groups
•  First aid
•  Farming basics and food prep
•  Animal care
•  Mentoring and teamwork skills
•  Confidence and communication

     What you’ll get

•  Apprenticeship wage
•  39 days holiday (pro rata)
•  All meals during working hours
•  Help with accommodation if needed (ask us!)
•  Travel and accommodation covered when visiting other farms
•  A friendly mentor and loads of support
•  Possible help with travel or other costs if needed

   Before you apply...

Make sure you:

•  Fill in the application form or send in a short video
•  Add a referee (like a teacher or youth worker - someone who knows you well)
•  Don’t worry about work experience - you can tell us about school, hobbies,

family life, or anything else that shows who you are!

📝 How to apply

You can apply by:

•  Filling in our application form (you can ask for help!)
•  Please also fill in the Equal Opportunities form found on the jobs page (return

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this via email)
If you would prefer to send a video application rather than the written personal
statement, you are welcome to do so.

•  Or sending a CV and cover letter to: recruitment@jamiesfarm.org.uk

Need help applying? Want to ask something first? Get in touch with Elly at:
 📧 ellyhayes@jamiesfarm.org.uk – we’d love to hear from you.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: Sunday 3rd May 2026 (midnight)
🗣️ Interviews: w/c 25th May and w/c 1st June

Do you have any questions?

We will be running a Q&A session where you’ll have the opportunity to ask any
questions you might have, before the deadline arrives for applications.

When? Monday 27th April at 6pm

Where? Online! We will send you a link to join the meeting

Who? Two of our current Jamie’s Farm apprentices, and Elly, our Outreach Manager.

How do I sign up? Please email Elly at ellyhayes@jamiesfarm.org.uk to let her know
you’re interested.