School Receptionist & Administrator

THE WELBECK FARM SHOP LIMITED; Zamboanga del Sur; On-site; PHP 1,392,000 - 2,320,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday (pro‑rata)

Job summary

The School of Artisan Food is hiring a part‑time School Receptionist & Administrator to join the Welbeck Estate team. This 0.6 FTE role supports front‑of‑house reception, administration and event logistics, with a pro‑rata salary reflecting 24 hours per week.

You will be the first point of contact for students, visitors and staff, providing a welcoming service in person, by phone or email, and helping ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations across the School’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Administrative and front‑of‑house support experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate logistics and work with a varied team.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, organised front‑of‑house service in person, by phone, and via email.
• Support day‑to‑day running of activities across the organisation.
• Identify and implement administrative improvements to processes and systems.

Job description

The School of Artisan Food

We are a registered charity – 1139632. 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.

Current Vacancy: School Receptionist & Administrator

0.6 FTE

24 Hr per week, typically 08:30-17:00 between Monday and Friday with a 30 min break (unpaid for lunch on days exceeding 6 Hr), with occasional evening and weekend work to support open days, events and other School activities. On site.

Location

The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR. Own transport essential.

Salary And Benefits

• £27,515 pro-rata (£16,509 at 0.6FTE).
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days inclusive of bank holiday entitlement based on working 3 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.

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.

The successful role holder will contribute to the delivery of high quality administrative, reception and front‑of‑house support across all aspects of The School’s portfolio, ensuring the highest standards of quality, professionalism and customer care are upheld. This role involves working closely with colleagues including the CEO and leadership team, tutors, technicians, students, customers, accommodation guests, trustees and visitors.

Acting as one of the primary points of contact for The School, the successful role holder will provide a welcoming, organised and responsive service for all users of the School, in person, by telephone or via email. They will support the smooth day‑to‑day running of activities across the organisation, provide practical first‑line assistance for a wide range of enquiries and concerns, coordinate logistical arrangements and contribute to a positive experience for everyone engaging with the School.

The successful role holder will be expected to strive to identify and implement administrative improvements across all workstreams and foster a culture of excellence in order to continuously improve administrative processes, customer service and operational effectiveness in support of The School’s mission.

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 [e-mail] to express your interest.

Other Opportunities

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 [e-mail], 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.

About Us

A UK registered charity located at the Welbeck Estate, Nottinghamshire. We offer hands‑on artisan food education through short courses, higher education programmes and community outreach.

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