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.
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
Guest Experience & Communications Manager
1 FTE (permanent)
40 Hr per week, typically 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday with a 30 min break (unpaid for lunch on days exceeding 6 Hr), with some weekend work.
Predominantly on site, with hybrid working possible up to 1 day per week.
Location
The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR
Salary and benefits
Between £32,332-£37,099 p.a. dependent on qualifications and experience.
Holiday entitlement: equivalent to 33 days inclusive of bank holiday entitlement. The Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day bank holidays will form part of 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 Year’s 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 Discount Card for Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery and The Portland Collection • Access to various discounts across the estate throughout the year • Opportunity to join Westfield Health • Employee bike scheme •
Role Description
The School of Artisan Food is seeking a capable, organised and thoughtful Guest Experience & Communications Manager to join our team in a key delivery role at the heart of the organisation. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that our courses are clearly presented and promoted and easy for customers to understand and book, while supporting a start-to-finish, outstanding experience for all who engage with The School.
The School of Artisan Food offers inclusive food education and bespoke baking, butchery, cheese-making, curing, patisserie, vienoisserie and other food-related training, favouring real, seasonal and local food and ingredients, and ‘slow’ processes, such as fermentation. As a charity, we advocate for high-quality food education, particularly in secondary schools and for healthcare professionals. We work with a range of partner organisations and other charitable bodies.
Our portfolio includes short and longer courses for food-lovers and professionals, a very-popular summer school, validated courses including our Higher Diploma in Artisan Baking and Business Skills, and an FdSc and BSc (Hons) in Artisan Food Production (delivered in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University).
This is a customer facing role that would suit an early-career professional who is ready to take ownership, work with increasing autonomy and contribute across a small, committed team. Working closely with the Director of Food Education and wider colleagues, the successful postholder will be responsible for sales and wider course recruitment, updating our website and communications channels (social media, newsletter and print assets), and ensuring clarity and consistency across the customer journey.
As a small charitable organisation, we value individuals who are grounded, proactive and willing to contribute to the wider functioning of The School. It is expected that the successful candidate will have line management responsibility for a small number of reportees.
Further information, how to apply and closing date
To apply for this position, please send 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 Monday 3rd August 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 Chris Jones, Director of Food Education on 01909 532171 or email jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org or chris.jones@schoolofartisanfood.org.
Please download the full job description and person specification below.
Associate Tutor in Viennoiserie and Patisserie
1 FTE (permanent)
40 Hr per week, typically 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday with a 30 min break (unpaid for lunch on days exceeding 6 Hr), with some weekend work.
Predominantly on site, with hybrid working possible up to 1 day per week.
Location
The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR
Salary and benefits
Between £32,332-£37,099 p.a. dependent on qualifications and experience.
Holiday entitlement: equivalent to 33 days inclusive of bank holiday entitlement. The Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day bank holidays will form part of 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 Year’s 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 Discount Card for Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery and The Portland Collection • Access to various discounts across the estate throughout the year • Opportunity to join Westfield Health • Employee bike scheme •
Role Description
The School of Artisan Food is seeking a capable, organised and thoughtful Guest Experience & Communications Manager to join our team in a key delivery role at the heart of the organisation. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that our courses are clearly presented and promoted and easy for customers to understand and book, while supporting a start-to-finish, outstanding experience for all who engage with The School.
The School of Artisan Food offers inclusive food education and bespoke baking, butchery, cheese-making, curing, patisserie, vienoisserie and other food-related training, favouring real, seasonal and local food and ingredients, and ‘slow’ processes, such as fermentation. As a charity, we advocate for high-quality food education, particularly in secondary schools and for healthcare professionals. We work with a range of partner organisations and other charitable bodies.
Our portfolio includes short and longer courses for food-lovers and professionals, a very-popular summer school, validated courses including our Higher Diploma in Artisan Baking and Business Skills, and an FdSc and BSc (Hons) in Artisan Food Production (delivered in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University).
This is a customer facing role that would suit an early-career professional who is ready to take ownership, work with increasing autonomy and contribute across a small, committed team. Working closely with the Director of Food Education and wider colleagues, the successful postholder will be responsible for sales and wider course recruitment, updating our website and communications channels (social media, newsletter and print assets), and ensuring clarity and consistency across the customer journey.
As a small charitable organisation, we value individuals who are grounded, proactive and willing to contribute to the wider functioning of The School. It is expected that the successful candidate will have line management responsibility for a small number of reportees.
Further information, how to apply and closing date
To apply for this position, please send 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 Monday 3rd August 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 Chris Jones, Director of Food Education on 01909 532171 or email jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org or chris.jones@schoolofartisanfood.org.
Please download the full job description and person specification below.
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.
