EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

At Jamie’s Farm we believe in the innate potential and good in every young person, no matter their background or life experiences. Our programme offers a preventative solution to empower young people to change course. Small groups of young people are immersed into farm life during a 5-day residential, or series of day visits, tackling real jobs with tangible outcomes, within a supportive family environment; this encourages cooperation, boosts self-esteem and builds positive relationships. A visit to Jamie’s Farm does not end when young people leave; our legacy strand ensures we work in partnership with all our schools to ensure impact lasts.
Since our inception in 2009 we have experienced significant growth, expanding from one farm to five and supporting more than 13,000 young people across England and Wales. We have an ambitious strategic plan over the coming years, including opening two more residential Farms in the next two years, improving the practice of education professionals and becoming a leading voice in advocating for the needs of young people which are ever-growing in the face of today’s societal challenges.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• A passion for social media, storytelling and making a difference.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• A willingness to travel and meet new people.
• An eye for design, photography or video (even if it’s just on your phone).
• Attention to detail, especially when it comes to consent and safeguarding.
• A positive attitude and openness to learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
  You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
  If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

• Content creation & storytelling: Visit Jamie’s Farm sites (travel costs covered) to help document visits in a respectful, thoughtful and engaging way. Capture photos, videos and quotes (with appropriate consent) from young people, staff and volunteers. Write clear, engaging copy for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and other platforms. Help plan and schedule content using social media tools.
• Channel management & insight: Monitor and track performance on social media using analytics tools. Suggest ideas for improving reach, engagement and visibility. Keep up to date with trends and new tools in social and digital media.
• Website & digital content: Support with basic updates to our website (training provided). Ensure our website content is accessible and SEO-friendly (including alt text, headings and metadata). Research opportunities for using YouTube and TikTok to connect with younger audiences.
• Team support & admin: Help maintain content databases and image libraries with appropriate tagging and consent notes. Assist with e-newsletter mailing lists and communications records. Support team meetings with note-taking or other tasks as needed.