Introduction to Hawkwood
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking is set in a beautiful, sustainably run estate, As a charity, we bring together people and organisations from many backgrounds in support of creative endeavour, a flourishing community and a sustainable environment. We aim to encourage people to make a considered difference to today’s society and to our future, and our place provides an ethical, peaceful and inspirational environment to enable individuals and organisations to grow and develop.
Hawkwood values diversity and is an equal opportunities organisation, committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who reflect the community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Supporting creativity and innovation is at the heart of our work. We strive to be a warm, welcoming and collaborative organisation – looking to the future but also with a deep respect for our past.
Current Vacancies
Explore our current job opportunities below.
We are advertising several posts to support the development of the programme and the smooth operation of our place.
You will join a fun and faced paced team, where no two days are the same!
If you have any questions about any of the roles, please contact ceoassistant@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
Please apply by emailing ceoassistant@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk with a cover letter and CV explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the role.
Please title the email “APPLICATION: + [The Title of the Job]” in the Subject Field.
The deadline for applications for all roles is Friday 5th November at 5 pm and the interview will take place on Thursday 11th November and Friday 12th November.
Creative Onsite Programme & Residency Manager
Full-time, onsite.
Salary: £24,000
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Creative Onsite Programme and Residency Manager to join our team here at Hawkwood. This exciting role is responsible for curating and managing the ongoing onsite course programme, festivals and events – focussing on Arts, Sustainability, Well Being and Leadership – as well as being responsible for the management of the national residency and fellowship programmes. This role will work closely with the Digital Programme Manager to ensure a smooth and cohesive programme with our digital presence. Please read the job description for a little more information on the role. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please email your CV to Emma at ceoassistant@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk.
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Part-time.
Salary: £20,000 pro-rata
We are looking for a detailed and solution-oriented individual, with superior communication and organisational skills, as well as a strong desire to learn to embrace, articulate and work with the Hawkwood vision. Ideal candidates will have a dedication to excellence and a very strong work ethic, as well as top-notch time management skills. Please read the job description for a little more information on the role. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please email your CV to Emma at ceoassistant@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk.
Operational Support Assistant
Full-time.
Salary Bracket: £19,000-£21,000
We are looking for an Operational Support Assistant to join our team here at Hawkwood. Your main responsibility will be to support the General Manager & Bookings Manager in the smooth running of administrative, operational and customer experience functions of the business. You will provide excellent customer service to guests and visitors alike to ensure high standards of administrative duties in reception. You will be dealing with enquiries, processing bookings & checking guests in, providing the catering team with organisational support, operational support, ensuring a warm welcome and having a complete orientation of the property. Please read the job description for a little more information on the role. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please email your CV to Daniel at venue@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk.
Duty Manager – Catering
Full-time and flexible hours
Salary: £9.91/ hr
We are looking to add experienced duty managers to our catering team. The job is based within our catering department and the role is split between supervising a small team, organising the daily operations, keeping a clean operational kitchen and dining area, some basic food preparation and serving/ assisting our guests – all with a flexible, positive, can-do attitude. Please read the job description for a little more information on the role, if you have any questions or would like to apply, please email your CV to Daniel at venue@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk.
Catering Assistants
Part-time and full-time, flexible hours.
Salary: National Living Wage at £8.91/ hr
We are looking to add experienced catering assistants to our friendly kitchen team. The role is keeping a clean, operational kitchen & dining area as well as serving our guests meals and refreshment breaks – all with a flexible, positive, can-do attitude. Please read the job description for a little more information on the role, if you have any questions or would like to apply, please email Emma at ceoassistant@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk.
Kickstart Opportunities
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking is delighted to be participating in the new government Kickstart Scheme. We’ve teamed up with Create Gloucestershire to offer young people who are part of the Kickstart scheme a chance to work with us. We have various placements available designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence necessary to build an exciting new career in the arts.
These are Kickstart opportunities – so it’s only open to young people aged between 16-24 who are currently unemployed and claiming universal credit. To apply, you must speak to your JobCentre Plus work coach.
How to Apply?
To apply for these jobs please register with your job coach at the jobcentre who will refer you. Once your job coach has contacted us, you will then be asked to send your CV and a short covering letter – stating clearly which role you are applying for – to Alicia Carey, Hawkwood’s CEO.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We are currently recruiting for the following under the Kickstart scheme:
Programme Manager Support
25 hours a week
Flexible hours, based on usually office hours (9 am – 5 pm) with some early evening shifts.
18+ preferably
National Minimum Wage
Office Administration Assistant
25 hours a week
Flexible hours, based on usually office hours (9am – 5pm) with some early evening shifts.
18+ preferably
National Minimum Wage
Admin Support for Digital Content & Partnerships Manager
25 hours a week
Flexible hours, based on usually office hours (9am – 5pm) with some early evening shifts.
18+ preferably
National Minimum Wage
Volunteer & Event Support
25 hours a week
Flexible hours, based on usually office hours (9am – 5pm) with some early evening shifts.
18+ preferably
National Minimum Wage
