Work at The School of Artisan Food
At the School of Artisan Food, we do more than teach skills, we inspire a deeper connection to food, craftsmanship and tradition. Set within the beautiful grounds of the Welbeck Estate, our school brings together passionate people who believe in the value of hands-on learning, excellence and sharing knowledge.
Working here means being part of a truly unique team. Every role contributes to creating exceptional experiences for our students and visitors. We are united by a genuine passion for what we do, a commitment to quality, and a supportive, collaborative culture where everyone’s contribution is valued.
More than colleagues, we’re a community. We celebrate the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives that each team member brings, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to thrive.
Whether you’re helping to preserve traditional food crafts, supporting innovative learning experiences, or ensuring our school runs smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll be joining a workplace that is inspiring, rewarding and unlike any other.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented and dedicated colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
Butchery, BBQ and Dairy Room Lead (Course Technician) 0.5FTE - Closing Date: 5pm on Sunday 18th October 2026
0.5 FTE
20 Hr per week over 2x 10-hour shifts, typically 08:00-18:30 between Monday and Sunday with a 30 min break (unpaid for lunch on days exceeding 6 Hr) according to the operational needs of The School. On site.
Location
The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR. Own transport essential.
Salary and benefits
£13,269 per annum
Holiday entitlement: 13.5 days inclusive of bank holiday entitlement based on working 2 days a week. The Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day bank holidays will be used towards the Christmas closure period for all employees. The School will gift additional days leave to employees for the period following Boxing Day up to and including New Years Eve (Christmas closure). Days will be allocated based on normal days worked.
- Contributory company pension plan
- Opportunities to access School of Artisan Food courses, additional professional development opportunities, and to gain certifications
- The Welbeck Card – 9% staff cash discount plus ‘savings points’ at Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery and The Portland Collection
- Access to various discounts across the estate throughout the year, including School of Artisan Food Friends and Family Discounts, and discounts at Welbeck Holiday Cottages, Cuckney House, and Lady Margaret Hall bookings
- Opportunity to join Westfield Health
- Employee bike scheme
- Monthly free drink at The Welbeck Abbey Brewery on the last Friday of every month for all employees. Family and pets welcome!
Role Description
Based on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire, The School of Artisan Food is a unique food education provider, attracting students and customers from around the world to a wide range of food production courses. The School of Artisan Food is a registered charity and, as a not-for-profit institution, is committed to providing the widest possible access to its facilities.
Course Technicians at The School of Artisan Food play a central role in the successful delivery of practical food education. Working closely with tutors, students and colleagues, they support the delivery of world-class short courses, higher education programmes, commercial training, events and charitable activities. Course Technicians help to create safe, welcoming and highly organised learning environments across The School’s specialist training spaces. The role is physically demanding and includes long shifts on foot, lifting and moving ingredients and equipment, setting up and resetting training spaces and undertaking routine and deep-cleaning activities.
The Butchery, BBQ and Dairy Room Lead has particular responsibility for The School’s specialist training environments. Supporting delivery across artisan butchery, charcuterie, BBQ, smoking, curing and cheese-making, the postholder acts as the primary technician for the specialist training rooms, ensuring they remain safe, efficient, professionally presented and ready to support outstanding teaching and learning. The Butchery, BBQ and Dairy Room Lead works closely with butchery, BBQ, charcuterie and dairy tutors and colleagues to maintain consistently high professional standards for practical food education.
At times Course Technicians will work flexibly across multiple food production disciplines. Technicians may support activities involving members of the public, food professionals, higher education students, secondary school pupils and participants in community and charitable programmes.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please send a maximum 2-page CV, and a tailored, personal and succinct cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to recruitment@welbeck.co.uk no later than 5pm on 5pm on Sunday 18th October 2026; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications ahead of the advertised deadline.
If you would like to discuss this post informally, please call Jenny Paxman, Chief Executive Officer, or Jonathon Gibbins, General Manager on 01909 532171 or email jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org or jonathon.gibbins@schoolofartisanfood.org.
Current Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies available at this time. Please keep an eye on this page for future opportunities to join our team.
Volunteers
Volunteers play an important role at the School of Artisan Food, helping us create a welcoming and inspiring experience for our students and visitors. We are fortunate to have a fantastic community of volunteers who generously share their time, enthusiasm and skills across a variety of areas within The School.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to join our team. Whether you’re interested in supporting our gardening team, assisting in our catering operations, or helping our guest experience team provide exceptional service, there are a range of rewarding opportunities to get involved.
In return, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, meet like-minded people, and become part of our unique artisan food community. And, of course, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy our seasonal artisan lunches along the way.
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering with us, we’d love to hear from you. Please email info@schoolofartisanfood.org to express your interest.
Can't see the right opportunity?
We’re always interested in hearing from passionate, talented people who share our love of artisan food, traditional skills, and exceptional learning experiences.
If you can’t find a suitable vacancy among our current opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short introduction to info@schoolofartisanfood.org, and we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.
We also welcome enquiries about work experience and placements for those keen to develop their skills, gain hands-on experience, and learn from our expert team in a unique food education environment.
