At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for adorable farm animals and engage with families visiting the Walled Garden.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Blenheim Palace, a stunning heritage site.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, complimentary event tickets, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, great team spirit, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference while working outdoors and connecting with visitors.
- Qualifications: Experience in livestock handling and guest service is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Working as part of the Operations team looking after Mini Farm in the Walled Garden.
This role consists of leading the care and feeding of chickens, sheep, goats and pigs.
It’s also a guest facing role, designed to engage with families visiting the Walled Garden and Adventure Play.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role.
You might not meet all the criteria, and that’s okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.
You should have experience in general livestock handling and guest service skills.
- A ‘can do’ positive attitude to work
- Ability to carry out manual labour tasks
- Ability to establish and develop working relationships
- Ability to maintain and develop personal performance
- Background knowledge of livestock care is essential
- Flexible/adaptable in approach to work
- Honest, reliable and committed
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Proactive approach to work
- Ability to adapt to do a physical role working outside in all weather conditions
- Confident and independent, as well as working well in a team
Location
Blenheim Palace
Contract Type
Fixed Term for 2 months
Benefits
- Staff Discounts
- 20% on Blenheim retail
- 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
- 30% at The Orangery
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
- Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
- Instant discounts
- Discount on Days Out
- Day Passes for Family and Friends
- Monthly Adventure Play Visit
- Shopping Cards
- Weekly Shop Discounts
• Gym Scheme and Much More!
- Complimentary Event Tickets
- Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
- Staff Events
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free Fruit Wednesday
- Free breakfast on Friday
- Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
- Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
- Long Service Award
- Onsite Parking
- Free Blenheim Christmas Tree
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Wednesday - Sunday)
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