The Burn is seeking an experienced and versatile Catering Manager to oversee all aspects of food service, catering to guests who may appreciate a range of dining experiences, from traditional home cooking to more refined “Table d’hôte” menus. As our hands-on Catering Manager, you will lead the catering provision at our unique residential retreat and historic estate.
Working with a part-time Cook, the Front of House Supervisor and a small team of General Assistants, you will plan menus and prepare breakfasts, lunches, suppers, cakes and function menus for residential groups and private events, usually for up to 50 guests. You will also oversee and manage food safety, stock control, supplier relationships, budgeting, gross profit performance and the effective day-to-day running of the kitchen.
You will join a dedicated team in a beautiful 200-acre estate, helping to shape a fresh, locally focused catering offer for academic retreats, private groups and special occasions. It is a varied role with real scope to influence menus, use produce grown on the estate and support the long-term sustainability of a small educational charity.
We offer a permanent contract and a salary of £35,000 per annum.
Closing date for applications: 28 October 2026. Please view the full job description below for details on how to apply.
The Burn is seeking a practical, hands-on Property and Estate Manager to help care for our historic mansion, gardens and wider 200-acre estate. This varied role combines building maintenance, gardens and grounds, contractor supervision, compliance, health and safety, and emergency response.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, resourceful and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the smooth day-to-day running of the estate. You will be comfortable moving between planned maintenance, practical outdoor work, guest and event support, routine checks and unexpected issues, while working closely with a small, dedicated team.
You will join a dedicated team in a beautiful 200-acre estate, helping to shape a fresh, locally focused catering offer for academic retreats, private groups and special occasions. It is a varied role with real scope to influence menus, use produce grown on the estate and support the long-term sustainability of a small educational charity.
We offer a permanent contract and a salary of £35,000 per annum.
Closing date for applications: 28 October 2026. Please view the full job description below for details on how to apply.
The Burn is run by a small, close-knit team working together to preserve and enhance our buildings and estate and to create a distinctive and friendly atmosphere for our visitors.
We offer our employees a friendly and supportive environment in a superb rural setting with good working conditions, competitive pay and a range of employee benefits.
We’re always happy to hear from people who are interested in working with us in the future, so feel free to send your CV and a covering letter (single side of A4) outlining your experience to us at burn@goodenough.ac.uk
As a registered charity, we would not be able to operate without the hard work and generosity of our dedicated volunteers.
We occasionally have opportunities for volunteers to work with us on projects to meet our sustainability and conservation goals and to enhance the beauty of our buildings and estate– essential work in preserving The Burn for future generations.
If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer please continue to check this page for vacancies or send us your CV and a covering letter (single side of A4) outlining your experience and interests to us at burn@goodenough.ac.uk
