Susan's Farm CIO

23/10/2026

We are hiring! Do you have what it takes to join our small team as an Outdoor Learning Coordinator for Adult Groups?
We are looking for someone with experience of working with groups of adults who have learning disabilities, mental health needs, addiction issues or who are neurodiverse, to join our team to deliver a programme of activities including: helping with farming tasks and interacting with animals; walks and time outdoors exploring different habitats; arts, crafts and cooking. We currently offer group sessions three days a week, with some people attending twice a week. In addition to running the groups, the role also involves liaising with families / carers / social services, and marketing the service.

Salary and benefits: £29,835 FTE

Hours: 23.5 hours per week

Location: Susan's Farm, Houghton, Carlisle.

For the full job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://www.susansfarm.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date for applications is 29th October 2026

21/10/2026

Would you like to join one of our Family Cook Day on Friday 30th or Saturday 31st October? We will cook and eat an organic meal together using produce from the farm. It's running from 10.30am - 3pm and there 1 space left for Friday and 2 spaces left for Saturday. Contact [email protected] to book your space.

21/10/2026

Would you like to join us for a walking tour of our small organic working farm? We are running our second farm tour on 9th November 1-2.30pm and will end with a delicious homebaked treat! See details below of how to book your place.

20/10/2026

We are hiring! We are looking for a part-time Livestock Farming and Maintenance Worker to join our small team. You will work largely independently across our two sites of around 140 acres, which we farm as a tenant. Our current stock is a suckler herd of seven pedigree English Longhorn cows and 20 followers, plus a flock of 35 mule sheep, hens and a horse. We are certified organic to Soil Association standards and Pasture for Life accredited. We sell our own meat through local markets and direct sales. In addition to farm work, there will also be the opportunity to work with one of our adult groups.

Salary and benefits: £26,227 FTE

Hours: 15 hours per week

Location: Susan's Farm, Houghton, Carlisle & Armathwaite

For enquiries about the role, please email [email protected]

Please head to the Vacancies page to see all the details here, including the job description, person specification and application form - https://www.susansfarm.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date for applications is 10th November 2026

20/10/2026

🍁 The farm is looking stunning this week.
Golden leaves, crisp mornings and beautiful countryside views make autumn one of our favourite seasons.
Share your favourite autumn emoji below! 🍂

19/10/2026

This looks like an absolutely wonderful film. Free Entry on the 6th of November.

Save the date! Our next Green Screen will be Six Inches of Soil on 6th November at 7pm in the Church of Scotland

19/10/2026

🏡 Become a WW2 Evacuee for the Day!
We're now taking bookings for our immersive WW2 experience for primary schools.
Children will: *Earn ration stamps *Care for chickens *Discover Dig for Victory *Cook wartime food *Solve clues around the farm *Experience an air raid shelter challenge
Message us to find out more or reserve your date.

18/10/2026

We are hiring! Do you have what it takes to join our small team as an Outdoor Learning Coordinator for Adult Groups?
We are looking for someone with experience of working with groups of adults who have learning disabilities, mental health needs, addiction issues or who are neurodiverse, to join our team to deliver a programme of activities including: helping with farming tasks and interacting with animals; walks and time outdoors exploring different habitats; arts, crafts and cooking. We currently offer group sessions three days a week, with some people attending twice a week. In addition to running the groups, the role also involves liaising with families / carers / social services, and marketing the service.

Salary and benefits: £29,835 FTE

Hours: 23.5 hours per week

Location: Susan's Farm, Houghton, Carlisle.

For enquiries about the role, please email [email protected]

For the full job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://www.susansfarm.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date for applications is 29th October 2026

16/10/2026

Our second Farm Tour will be taking place on 9th November at 1-2.30pm - contact [email protected] to book your place. Please share if you can.

14/10/2026

We are hiring! Do you have what it takes to join our small team as an Outdoor Learning Coordinator for Adult Groups?

For the full job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://www.susansfarm.co.uk/vacancies/

We are looking for someone with experience of working with groups of adults who have learning disabilities, mental health needs, addiction issues or who are neurodiverse, to join our team to deliver a programme of activities including: helping with farming tasks and interacting with animals; walks and time outdoors exploring different habitats; arts, crafts and cooking. We currently offer group sessions three days a week, with some people attending twice a week. In addition to running the groups, the role also involves liaising with families / carers / social services, and marketing the service.

Salary and benefits: £29,835 FTE

Hours: 23.5 hours per week

Location: Susan's Farm, Houghton, Carlisle.

Closing date for applications is 29th October 2026