We are looking to recruit an experienced Marketing Coordinator with previous B2C experience to join our team. They will be responsible for managing our marketing channels for both brands; including social media, email, and our websites and will be responsible for design too. Reporting to our MD, our Marketing Coordinator will work across all areas of the business, promoting our Farm Park and Wedding Venue and drive brand awareness, engagement, ticket sales and wedding bookings.

Who are we?

Since opening in 1992, Cattle Country Farm Park has become one of Gloucestershire’s largest tourist attractions with over 130,000 visitors per year. We pride ourselves on our huge range of indoor and outdoor play, farm animals, GRAZE café, retail and seasonal events. Alongside Cattle Country is The Barn at Berkeley, our wedding and events venue on the same site. We are very lucky to have lots of ‘content’ here already, we’re just looking for the perfect person to turn this into meaningful marketing campaigns that deliver our business objectives!

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

This is a varied role, working with the MD and wider Management Team to develop the Marketing Strategies for Cattle Country and The Barn at Berkeley. Our Marketing Coordinator is responsible for creating the content to deliver this strategy with tangible results across all relevant channels and platforms

• Creating different campaigns throughout the year; from brand awareness to the launch and promotion of seasonal events,

• Working with photographers and videographers as well as creating ‘behind the scenes’ content from Cattle Country

• Website management for Cattle Country & The Barn at Berkeley

• Social Media management & interaction on Meta, Google and so on

• >Creating content and posting regularly to increase engagement

• >Working alongside our Farm Park Management Team to interact with our followers and visitors, ensuring that we always maintain a professional and helpful manner that is appropriate to the communications channel

• Email Marketing

• Design

• >On site promotion, predominantly using digital screens

• >Informational and safety signage

• >Event assets

• >On site interpretation, specifically relating to our farm

Essential requirements

• A creative individual with previous experience of B2C marketing and creating high quality photo, video and written content across all social media platforms in a similar or relevant environment (such as hospitality, retail, leisure, weddings & events)

• Knowledge of the marketing landscape and an eye for trends in the leisure and wedding industries

• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and campaign evaluation skills

• An expert at using all social media platforms, in a B2C environment (applicants with purely B2B experience will not be considered, sorry)

• Previous experience of website management and email marketing

• Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Confident working independently and alongside our wider management team, building great relationships across our businesses

• Highly organised with a can-do attitude

• Flexible and able to work varied hours during seasonal events and holidays

This is a permanent role based in Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

Part time hours (minimum 3 days per week)

The salary will be dependant on experience. Please let us know your expectations on your application.

To support our growth plans for the business, we are looking for an experienced and skilled maintenance person to assist with ongoing maintenance work and new projects, as well as maintain a safe environment for our visitors.

We're looking for dynamic individuals who can bring new ideas to our diverse hospitality and leisure business. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar or relevant environment and enjoy working on a variety of different projects throughout the year.

The applicant should be able to undertake groundwork projects including landscaping, concreting and working on large building projects.

Duties will include:

• Checking and maintaining equipment in the Farm park

• Maintenance of the Farm Park and buildings

• Working on new attractions and projects across the businesses

Job Requirements:

• A broad range of skills, and experience of working in a similar or relevant environment

• Experience in groundworks and operating plant machinery

• Good attention to detail, ensuring that the park and attractions are safe for our visitors and that everything we build is finished to a high standard

• Confident working independently and alongside other team members

• Flexible and able to work additional hours when required

• Metal fabrication skills and basic mechanical knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential

Additional training and support will be offered to the successful candidate where required.

This is a full time role and the rate of pay will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Our maintenance team our required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

We are looking to recruit experienced Duty Managers to support our Farm Park Management Team with the smooth day-to-day running of Cattle Country Farm Park.

Working closely with the Farm Park Management team and other Duty Managers, you’ll be responsible for the daily running of the Farm Park, managing both staff operations and visitor experience, to deliver an excellent day out for our customers and a happy working environment for our staff.  You will also play a key role in preparing the park for days it is open, as well as planning and delivering special events throughout the year

Key areas of training and responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Farm Park Team on days the park is open, being the main point of contact during opening hours

• Deputise for the Farm Park Manager/Assistant Manager in their absence, working alongside other Managers to ensure the smooth running of the park and key operations within it such as Graze Café and Animal Barn

• Ensure the Park is well maintained and ready to open

• Delegate daily tasks and ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times

• Assist with training new starters and team members

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, setting an example to the wider team

• Assist with the set up and delivery of special events throughout the year

• Look for ways to enhance the customer experience with new ideas, operational improvements, and the day-to-day running of the park

• Provide support to the wider business where necessary, working closely with our Café Manager and Animal Barn Manager

• Key holder with responsibility for cashing up and end of day procedures

• Deal with complaints and questions

• Supervise parties and school visits

• Have a good understanding of all business areas and the site layout/locations

• Assist with stock take and stock replenishment in our Gift Shop

Job requirements

• You must have previous experience in a similar or relevant environment such as retail, leisure or a visitor attraction at Duty Manager level

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Have a smart and professional appearance

• Be flexible and able to work additional hours when required

• Be highly organised and able to use initiative to solve problems

• Confident managing a large team

• Calm when working under pressure

• Highly organised with a can-do attitude

• First Aid training and experience

• You must be able to work one day at the weekends, and during school holidays where additional hours are available

Full training will be provided to the successful candidates

We are looking to recruit an experienced Supervisor to support the Manager with the smooth running of the café within Cattle Country.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a diverse hospitality and leisure business, so it will suit someone with previous experience in one of our businesses or in a similar or relevant environment such as retail, leisure or a visitor attraction. We are always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, improve our social media channels and seasonal events, and our Supervisors will have the opportunity to progress within the business and make a real difference to the running Café.

Key areas of training and responsibilities

• Deputising for, and working alongside our Manager our Supervisor will also lead one team in the Manager's absence being the main point of contact for that business area during opening hours

• Work alongside other Managers and Supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the business

• Delegating the daily tasks and ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times

• Be highly organised and able to use initiative to solve problems

• Assist with training new starters and junior team members

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, setting an example to the wider team

• Arranging staff lunches

• Deal with customer questions

• Have a smart and professional appearance

• Be flexible and able to work additional hours when required

• Have a good understanding of all business areas and the site layout/locations

This is a part time role, working 8-16h per week with the opportunity to work full time hours in holiday periods, weekend availability is essential as we are open every weekend throughout the year and daily during school holidays.

Cattle Country Farm Park’s Animal Barn and Farm trail are popular attractions throughout the year and we are looking for confident and enthusiastic front of house hosts for our Animal Barn.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Feeding, cleaning out and caring for our small animals and poultry

• Greeting and interacting with our visitors and running our daily schedule of Animal Barn activities, which varies throughout the year and includes animal feeding, interactive talks and petting sessions

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the day

• You will be part of the wider Farm Park team and may also be required to work in other similar roles as required

Job Requirements

• Previous experience of working with a variety of animals would be beneficial but is not essential and full training will be provided by our Livestock Manager and Farm Park Manager

• You must have an interest in animals and be confident when handling small animals

• This is a hands-on role so you must be enthusiastic and keen to learn about the breeds we keep

• A friendly, calm and confident manner with excellent customer service skills

• This is a public facing role and you will be expected to present to our visitors in an informative and entertaining way

This is a part time role with the opportunity to work additional hours during holiday periods. You must be able to work at least one day each weekend

In the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside, The Barn at Berkeley is a traditional Cotswold stone barn wedding & events venue.

We are recruiting for Experienced Front of House and Bar Staff to join our busy team working at weddings, events and parties.

• 6-12 hour shifts available to include serving Welcome Drinks, Canapes & The Wedding Breakfast

• Bar work throughout the day and evening

• Competitive rates of pay

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over with previous experience in a similar or relevant role

• All applicants must have their own transport and be able to get to Berkeley, Gloucestershire

• You must be able to work Fridays/Saturdays including evenings