Sandy lane farm is a 100-acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables but we also have a small flock of sheep and pigs for meat and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. 
We have an ethos of good communication, team work, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. 

Seasonal Assistant Grower, Sandy Lane Farm (posted 02.03.26)

We are looking for someone to join our team who is passionate about organic vegetable growing.
The role is to join the growing team for the season, primarily in the market garden. You will be involved in all aspects of the growing process from sowing to harvesting. There will also be time out in the field and helping with packing our veg boxes on Wednesdays. We are looking for someone who has had some experience on a commercial vegetable farm, voluntary or paid, is a team player and likes to get stuck in. There may also be the opportunity to extend the role past the season. Own transport is desirable as the bus can be variable.
We will also be enrolling you on the OGA trainee network, which includes at least 5 farm visits, 3 webinars and regular informal teaching with us on the farm.
If you are hard working, good at taking initiative and want to learn more about growing organic veg do get in touch!

Job Title: Seasonal Assistant Grower
Location: Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane, Tiddington OX9 2LA
Start & finish dates: Beginning April 2026 - 23rd December 2026
Term: Full time, Fixed term with opportunity to extend.
Salary/rate: £26.5k
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Plus, on a rota basis, a few hours at the weekend once a month in the summer season; March - September. Time off in lieu in exchange. Assisting at the market in Oxford (twice a month), on farm open days and events offered for paid overtime but not required.
Holiday entitlement: 28 days (which includes bank holidays) pro rata.
Benefits: Weekly organic veg box & 10% staff discount in the farm shop.

To Apply:
Please email your CV and a cover letter to Charlotte (Head Grower Market Garden) at [email protected].