Chief Officer

Oak Tree Farm provides a unique rural working environment where people with learning
disabilities gain the skills, independence and confidence to take them towards an active role
in society.

We are looking for a Chief Officer who will be responsible for the day to day running of the
charity as well as working with the Trustees to take the organisation forwards. The successful
candidate will have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, will have
skills in finance, management and IT, and will enjoy working in a busy environment where there
are changing demands and priorities throughout the day.

At Oak Tree Farm we are committed to providing a high quality, supportive environment where
adults with learning disabilities, our Team Members, are the centre of everything we do. The
farm has livestock, growing fields, greenhouses, polytunnels and a tearoom as well as craft
rooms, a cottage garden, pottery and shop. Our Team Members are involved in every aspect of
life on the farm and the farm is firmly embedded in the local community with Team Members
providing gardening services to local people as well as volunteering on the Sandon Estate.

We prioritise the needs of Team Members in every decision that is taken on the farm and we
value the views, opinions and choices of our Team Members in the same way that we value those
of others on the farm. Staff and volunteers work in a mutually supportive way and work together
as a team to deliver an enjoyable, productive and meaningful experience for every Team Member,
meeting needs and anticipating challenges. There is an expectation that staff are able to be
flexible and responsive to the needs of Team Members as well as to the running and maintenance
of a safe working environment on the farm.

Oak Tree Farm recognises that the health and wellbeing of our staff is important and is
committed to providing staff with a safe, healthy and supportive environment in which to work.
We are committed to providing a supportive workplace culture where healthy lifestyle choices
are valued and encouraged.

If you are interested in working with us please go to our website www.oaktreefarm.uk.net/job-vacancies where you will find the
application form, job description, person specification and a letter from our Chair of
Trustees.