Summer Farm Operative

Working as part of the Operations team looking after Mini Farm in the Walled Garden. This role consists of leading the care and feeding of chickens, sheep goats and pigs. It’s also a guest facing role, designed to engage with families visiting the Walled Garden and Adventure Play.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that’s okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.

You should have experience in general livestock handling and guest service skills.

• A ‘can do’ positive attitude to work
• Ability to carry out manual labor tasks
• Ability to establish and develop working relationships
• Ability to maintain and develop personal performance
• Background knowledge of livestock care is essential
• Flexible/adaptable in approach to work
• Honest, reliable and committed
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Proactive approach to work
• Ability to adapt to do a physical role working outside in all weather conditions
• A keen eye for detail
• Confident and independent, as well as working well in a team

Location: Blenheim Palace Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 months

About Us:

At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.

We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.

We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.

And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.

How We Hire:           

1. Submit your application
2. Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
3. Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
4. Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)

Feedback provided at every stage

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at peopleteam@blenheimpalace.com. We are happy to support you.

What’s in it for you:

• Staff Discounts
  1. 20% on Blenheim retail
  2. 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
  3. 30% at The Orangery
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
• Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
  1. Instant discounts
  2. Discount on Days Out
  3. Day Passes for Family and Friends
  4. Monthly Adventure Play Visit
  5. Shopping Cards
  6. Weekly Shop Discounts
  7. Gym Scheme and Much More!
• Competitive Pension
• Complimentary Event Tickets
• Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
• Staff Events
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Free Fruit Wednesday
• Free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
• Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
• Long Service Award
• Onsite Parking
• Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.

Location

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

Department

Operations

Job Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Salary

£12.71ph

Hours

40 hours per week (Wednesday - Sunday)

Closing Date

2026-07-29

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