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Vacancies
Work at The School of Artisan Food
The School of Artisan Food is dedicated to inspiring and helping people from all walks of life to learn about healthy, sustainable and delicious food. We offer a wide range of hands-on courses taught by world-class tutors, in a unique environment within the grounds of the beautiful Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire.
The estate surrounding Welbeck Abbey is steeped in history. Its striking expanse of parkland heads across the park to the offices and the estate houses some very impressive buildings.
We are part of the Welbeck Community and we work alongside consultancies and technology companies, creative and artisan businesses, food producers, publishers, designers and artists.
The unique location offers all the benefits of easy access to the larger cities and towns of Sheffield, Chesterfield and Nottingham and is only a 15-minute drive to both the M1 and the A1.
If you would like to join The School of Artisan Food team, working within an inspiring environment, please follow the links to apply for a vacancy, which can be found in the job descriptions below.
The School of Artisan Food are pleased to invite applications for the following two *new* posts as we move into exciting new projects:
- WEBSITE AND DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR - 0.5 FTE (fixed-term, 30 months)
- FACILITIES OFFICER - 0.625 FTE (fixed-term, 30 months)
Location: The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, S80 3LR
Closing Dates: 5pm, Friday 28 February 2025
If you would like to discuss either post informally, please call 01909 532171 or email info@schoolofartisanfood.org. To apply for either position, please send a maximum 2-page CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to recruitment@welbeck.co.uk.
WEBSITE AND DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR - 0.5 FTE (fixed-term, 30 months)
20 Hr per week, typically within standard office hours Monday to Friday. Predominantly on site, with the option for occasional remote working. We are happy to discuss working pattern, for example around caring responsibilities etc.
Salary Pro-rata £25,742-£30,500 p.a. dependent on qualifications and experience
Role Description
The School of Artisan Food is seeking a part-time, fixed-term (0.5FTE, 30 months) Website and Digital Content Coordinator. As a charity, we passionately advocate for high-quality food education, particularly in secondary schools and for healthcare professionals. We work with a range of partner organisations and charitable bodies to offer inclusive food education and specialised training in baking, butchery, cheese-making, curing, patisserie, viennoiserie, and other food-related skills. We prioritise the use of real, seasonal, and local ingredients, and focus on 'slow' processes such as fermentation.
The successful role-holder will work with the Sales and Marketing Manager, to optimise The School’s digital presence, prioritising user engagement and accessibility. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are seeking a Website and Digital Content Coordinator, ideally with experience in food, charity and/ or education, to support The School in achieving its ambitious future vision and mission. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of search engine optimisation, including building quality backlinks, and be capable of providing general website support (both front-end and back-end). They will use their technical expertise to carry out the role and support the overall needs of The School. The role of Website and Digital Content Coordinator is open to any candidate who can demonstrate the necessary skillset, experience and/or qualifications as per the person spec.
Our portfolio includes short and longer courses for food-lovers and professionals, a very-popular summer school, validated courses including our Advanced Diploma, and an FdSc and BSc (Hons) in Artisan Food Production (delivered in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University). We are seeking a special individual, able to demonstrate excellent personal and/or professional working knowledge of food and/or food education, with a genuine passion for ingredients, artisanal food, and skills-based learning. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.
FACILITIES OFFICER - 0.625 FTE (fixed-term, 30 months)
25 Hr per week (7:30am-12:30pm), 5 days per week, including weekend work. Exclusively on site.
Salary and benefits
Pro-rata £25,742-£30,500 p.a. dependent on qualifications and experience
Role Description
The School of Artisan Food is seeking a dedicated and proactive Facilities Officer to join our team. This role is integral to maintaining the high standards of our unique and prestigious school, which operates as a non-profit charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and delivery of PPM (planned preventative maintenance), housekeeping, waste management, and recycling services. Reporting to the Operations Managers, the Facilities Officer will ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for all staff, students, and visitors. To work collaboratively with the Operations Managers on wider/ future building projects in line with the company's vision.