Here at Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, we want even more people to enjoy our extraordinary places. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved with these places; be inspired by them and love them as much as we do.
Retail Manager
Occombe Farm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Retail Manager to lead and develop its retail operations. This role is key to creating an exceptional customer experience and maximising opportunities to promote the retail services across the farm. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, stock management, staff training, compliance, and health and safety. Additionally, you will collaborate with the catering and visitor attraction teams to ensure a cohesive and high-quality service across the entire site.
This is a permanent, full-time role, based on working 5 days of a 7-day working week. The role will include some weekend and Bank Holiday work. Applicants must be flexible in their availability to provide cover for holidays, absence, and special events.
| Summary | |
| Salary | £27,500 |
| Hours | 37 hours, 5 days per week |
| Benefits | 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing with length of service (to a maximum of 30 days excl. bank holidays). Company pension scheme. Free Trust membership which includes parking at Trust car parks. Staff discount in Trust-operated cafés and shops. Commitment to flexible working where possible. |
| Location | Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon |
| Application Deadline | Application deadline is 18th November. Interviews will take place w/c 25th November. |
| To Apply | Please send a CV with a covering letter to: jobs@countryside-trust.org.uk |
Chef
We are seeking to hire a Chef to work at Occombe Farm within our warm and friendly kitchen team, providing high quality food across our many catering outlets. Key responsibilities include preparing high-quality, enticing dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This includes cooking breakfast items and preparing selections from our lunch menu.
The role also demands a strong commitment to health and safety, with particular attention to managing allergens, maintaining food hygiene standards, and safely handling kitchen equipment.
| Summary | |
| Salary | Negotiable, based on experience |
| Hours | Full time, 37 hours. 5 days a week. Flexible shifts between the hours of 7.30am & 4pm, Mon to Fri and weekends. |
| Benefits | 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing with length of service (to a maximum of 30 days excl. bank holidays). Company pension scheme. Free Trust membership which includes parking at Trust car parks. Staff discount in Trust-operated cafés and shops. Commitment to flexible working where possible. |
| Location | Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon |
| Application Deadline | Application deadline is 18th November. |
| To Apply | Please send you CV and covering letter to: jobs@countryside-trust.org.uk |
Volunteer Trainee Ranger
Would you like to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a career in the environmental sector? We are recruiting two volunteer trainee countryside rangers for Occombe Farm Estate Team. Working across a range of beautiful sites across Torbay, this 9-12-month training opportunity offers valuable experience in practical habitat management; footpath maintenance; and public engagement.
The main focus will be on carrying out practical habitat management across a wide variety of our sites. Some of the key work areas include limestone grassland management, scrub clearance, and woodland/orchard management in the winter, and coast path cutting and footpath maintenance in the summer. You will also get involved with site patrols, boardwalk repairs, fencing and livestock checks.
What we offer:
• Work experience in a successful organisation that will demonstrate your abilities and commitment to future employers.
• Full mentorship throughout your placement from an experienced member of staff guiding you through your professional development, including 1:1s and a reference for future employers.
• Working in a supportive environment alongside other long-term volunteers.
• Networking opportunities within the organisation, partner organisations and other organisations that work within the same sector.
“This placement is a wonderful way to get further into the field of conservation and to make connections to learn from. I have learned a lot more about practical conservation work and managing a nature reserve. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work and live in such a special place, working outdoors every day and becoming immersed in the surrounding wildlife.” – Emily Roulston, Trainee Countryside Ranger Jan-Nov 2023
For further details about the role, please email Sam Richards, Head Ranger at Occombe Farm sam.richards@countryside-trust.org.uk
| Summary | |
| Salary | N/A |
| Hours | 4 Days per week for 9-12 months. |
| Benefits | Free basic accommodation in our Gamekeepers Lodge set within Cockington Country Park including bills (excluding TV license). Training budget to spend on external courses of choice but must include First Aid and Brushcutter courses. |
| Location | Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon |
| Application Deadline | Application deadline is 12pm Tuesday 10th December 2024. Proposed interview date: Wednesday 18th December 2024 (Subject to change). |
| To Apply | Please send you CV and covering letter to: jobs@countryside-trust.org.uk |
