Join Our Team
Orchardleigh House is nestled amidst 500 acres of parkland and lakes. It is a gated and family owned country estate located in stunning Somerset, 2 miles North of Frome . Acclaimed as the regions finest wedding venue. Orchardleigh a truly magical place to work.
Staff Incentive: 40% Discount at Orchardleigh Golf Club And The Peacock Restaurant for staff and their immediate family.
Please see below our current staff vacancies.
Marketing and Social Media Assistant
£20k-£25k per annum
Full time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (one weekend per month)
This is a brand new and exciting role, working under the direction of the Marketing Manager and Orchardleigh’s owner. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and friendly individual to join our small team. You will have the opportunity to grow and shape this role and make a real difference to our family owned business.
Working across our two wedding venues, Orchardleigh House and Elmhay Park, the ideal candidate will have an interest in the Wedding Industry with a flair for writing and content creation.
The role will have some involvement in the Estate’s Golf Club and Peacock Restaurant so an understanding of Golf would be advantageous but not essential.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Content creation and management across our Social Media platforms
- Day to day content management across all websites
- Assisting in the creation and implementation of Strategic Marketing Plans
- Assisting in the monitoring and analysis of our marketing effectiveness
- Proactive awareness and communication of industry trends and consumer feedback/insights to inform future planning
- Involvement in the day to day running of the office, playing a key role in the team. This will include conducting occasional show arounds to potential couples
- Assisting in the development, promotion and coordination of events at Orchardleigh, such as our Annual Wedding Fayre
- Regular feedback to the management to inform future plans and improvements
- Responsible for monitoring and reordering marketing collateral, such as brochures
We are looking for someone who:
- Is self-motivated and can work independently
- Has a flair for writing and content creation
- Is creative and inquisitive
- Has good attention to detail
- An eye for photography
- Has the ability to work to tight deadlines
- A good problem solver
- Has an eye for copy checking
- Good commercial awareness
- Has strong communication skills–both verbal and written
- Is tenacious and shows initiative
It would be advantageous if you:
- Have Social Media content and management experience
- Have previous CMS experience
- Wedding industry experience/knowledge
About Us:
Orchardleigh is a family owned Estate, 10 miles south of Bath. Within the 500 acres of private parkland are two award winning wedding venues, Orchardleigh House and Elmhay Park, and an 18 hole Golf and Country Club with restaurant.
Key benefits:
- 25 days holiday
- Discounted Golf Membership
- Discounted dining at The Peacock Restaurant
- Free onsite parking
Applications:
Please include a covering letter with your CV explaining why you are the right person for us and email it through to kimberley@orchardleigh.net.
Housekeepers and Housekeeping Supervisors
We are looking for Cleaners/Housekeepers to further enhance an established team that helps to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the properties.
There are numerous cottages within the estate including a castle, a boathouse, two wedding venues, and 39 rooms within the main house.
You will need to be extremely flexible, reliable, and hardworking with a high attention to detail.
Experience preferred, but full training will be given.
Hours required will need to be flexible within a working rota.
Work will include:
- Cleaning all accommodation and communal areas, as well as the function spaces - to an extremely high standard
- Replenishing all linen and guest supplies
- Reporting any damage to property, promptly to Manager
- Flexibility to perform other duties as required
- Awareness of all Health and Safety procedures within the estate including the use of cleaning chemicals
- Driving Licence would be an advantage
Benefits: On-site Parking & Sick Pay
HOURS OF WORK
Part-time hours: 0-15 per week
Part-time, Contract
RATES OF PAY:
- £9.00- £11.00 plus paid holidays - depending on Experience