Work for us
Sacrewell is not just a workplace; it’s a community where we’re working together to create a thriving visitor centre where people can learn about farming and the countryside, and explore, experience, and enjoy the outdoors in a traditional farm setting.
All current opportunities are detailed below; whether that’s interacting with the animals, tending to the farm, cultivating produce in the sensory garden, collaborating with schools, or connecting with visitors.
Café General Assistant
Hours: Part-time – weekends and school holidays
Pay: Hourly, at National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage (depending on age)
Join the Sacrewell Team at The Farmhouse Table, our on-site countryside cafe!
Do you love working with people, take pride in doing a great job, and bringing a positive attitude wherever you go? If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
We’re on the lookout for a Café General Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking team. Every day is a little different here – you might be serving our homemade cakes with a smile, keeping the café looking its best, or helping visitors feel at home.
Your role:
You’ll play an important part in creating a warm, welcoming experience for everyone who visits The Farmhouse Table. From preparing and serving delicious food and drinks to keeping things running smoothly behind the counter, you’ll help make every visit one to remember.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering exceptional customer service with a warm, friendly and professional attitude
- Handling cash and processing payments for customers
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
- Ensuring counters and fridges are well-stocked, fresh, and attractively presented
- Responding to customer feedback quickly with care and professionalism
- Working closely with other team members to ensure the café and kitchen runs smoothly
- Keeping tables cleared and wiped and replenishing cutlery and napkins as required
- Working at pace to support other team members – flexibility is part of the role!
- You may occasionally be asked to support other areas of the Trust, and we value a positive, can-do attitude from all our team.
We’re after someone who is:
- Warm, friendly and approachable – you’ll be the face of our team!
- Reliable and motivated – you take initiative and get things done
- Flexible and team-oriented – actively look for opportunities to support other team members as and when needed
- A great communicator who enjoys engaging with people
- Genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great customer service
- Has exceptional standards of attention to detail
- Role model and ambassador for Sacrewell Farm
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- A positive attitude and great customer service skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety and allergen procedures
- Previous experience working in a busy hospitality environment
Desirable (but not essential – we can train the right person):
- Barista experience
- Merchandising skills and an eye for presentation
Why work with us?
At Sacrewell, we’re committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. You’ll be part of a welcoming team where your work is appreciated, and your growth is encouraged.
If you’re ready to bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a friendly smile to our café team, we’d love to hear from you!
The role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at the appropriate level.
How to apply
If you think this role is right for you, please submit your application, including a CV and covering letter, to karen.newton@sacrewell.org.uk by Friday 25th September 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kitchen Assistant (café kitchen)
Term: Minimum 24 hours a week according to a rota (more hours possibly available in peak periods).
We are ideally seeking a permanent team member. However, we would also welcome applications from experienced seasonal candidates who can make an immediate contribution during our busy period.
Start date: Immediate
Salary: From £12.71 per hour
About us…
Sacrewell is a well-established farm attraction located to the west of Peterborough, welcoming around 85,000 visitors each year. We are part of The William Scott Abbott Trust, an agricultural education charity with over 60 years of history.
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at The Farmhouse Table, our on-site café, where we provide a range of freshly prepared food in a welcoming countryside setting.
About you…
You will have a genuine interest in food and enjoy preparing simple, good-quality dishes in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll be comfortable working as part of a team, take pride in maintaining high standards, and bring a positive, reliable approach to your work.
This is an important role within our friendly and hardworking team, where you’ll contribute to delivering a great experience for our visitors through well-prepared food, a clean and organised kitchen, and a consistent, professional approach.
The purpose of the role…
To deliver great quality food for visitors and locals who visit the café, providing the best service to ensure we create an experience to remember.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparation of hot and cold food at pace to set specifications and consistent quality
- Ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked and replenished as required
- Providing excellent service to FOH so they can deliver the best experience to our customers
- Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
- Washing up
- Working closely with other team members to ensure the café and kitchen run smoothly
- Working at pace to support other team members – flexibility is part of the role!
- You may occasionally be asked to support other areas of the Trust, and we value a positive, can-do attitude from all our team.
We’re after someone who is:
- Passionate about food
- Willing to learn new things
- Reliable and motivated – you take initiative and get things done
- Able to cope well in a busy kitchen environment
- Flexible and works well as part of a team – actively looks for opportunities to support other team members as and when needed
- A great communicator who enjoys engaging with people
- Genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about delivering great food and service
- Has exceptional standards and attention to detail
- Role model and ambassador for Sacrewell Farm
What you’ll need:
Essential:
- A positive attitude and good cooking skills
- Awareness of Food Safety and allergen procedures
Desirable (but not essential – we can train the right person):
- Food Safety Level 2 trained or above
- Previous experience of working in a busy kitchen Environment
- Baking skills
Why work with us?
At Sacrewell, we’re committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. You’ll be part of a welcoming team where your work is appreciated, and your growth is encouraged.
Ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to a team that truly cares?
We can’t wait to hear from you!
How to apply:
If you think this role is right for you, please submit your application, including a CV and brief introduction, to karen.newton@sacrewell.org.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Business & Commercial Administrator
Location: Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (working pattern to be agreed)
Reporting to: Finance Manager
About the role
We are looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused Business & Commercial Administrator to join our team.
This is a varied and rewarding role that provides administrative support across both the charitable Trust and Sacrewell Ltd. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation, supporting governance, HR processes, customer enquiries, commercial bookings, marketing administration and general business operations.
No two days are the same. One day you may be coordinating trustee meeting paperwork, the next helping customers with bookings, supporting recruitment processes, or assisting with marketing and retail administration. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy and enjoy helping teams work efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Governance & Organisational Support
- Coordinate trustee and management meeting administration.
- Maintain and update policies and procedures.
- Support compliance and record-keeping requirements.
- Provide general administration support across the organisation.
HR Administration
- Support recruitment processes and candidate administration.
- Arrange interviews and coordinate recruitment schedules.
- Maintain training records and personnel files.
- Ensure HR records are accurate and up to date.
Business Administration
- Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally.
- Coordinate suppliers and external service providers.
- Provide office administration and organisational support.
- Assist with maintaining efficient administrative systems.
Commercial Administration
- Support camping, private hire and party bookings.
- Respond to customer enquiries and booking requests.
- Assist with ticketing and booking systems.
- Support rota administration.
- Provide retail and marketing administration support.
Customer Service
- Deliver excellent customer service to visitors, customers and stakeholders.
- Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries.
- Help ensure a positive customer experience at every touchpoint.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Can manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Has strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Communicates professionally and confidently with a wide range of people.
- Enjoys providing excellent customer service.
- Is adaptable, proactive and willing to support a variety of teams.
Previous experience in administration, customer service, office management, HR administration or commercial bookings would be advantageous.
Why join us?
Sacrewell is a unique combination of charity, education centre, visitor attraction and commercial business. This role offers the opportunity to make a real contribution across the organisation while working in a supportive and friendly environment where your work has a visible impact.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to karen.newton@sacrewell.org.uk explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience matches the requirements.
To apply for any of the jobs listed, please send a CV and covering letter including the job title and outlining why you are suitable for the position to office@sacrewell.org.uk.
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