Current Vacancies at Buckfast Abbey
Employment
Welcome to the employment page for Buckfast Abbey, thank you for your interest.
Buckfast Abbey is home to a Benedictine Community of monks; it employs 120 staff who are mainly involved in hospitality and retail, helping visitors in our restaurant, conference centre, education department and guest accommodation.
We have need, on occasion, for employees to assist with the working of all manner of activities whether, it is maintaining the buildings, serving guests in our various accommodations and shops, cooking meals or providing conference facilities.
The Abbey is a beautiful setting in which to work and to support the mission of the community.
Disability Confident Employer
Our commitment to equality and diversity applies to everything we do. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition and will offer disabled applicants an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Buckfast Abbey's certificate of 'Disability Confident Employer' can be found by clicking this link
Thank you for your interest in Buckfast Abbey
Latest News - Abbey recruits apprentices to invest in next generation
Apprentice Lewis Ware makes the local press this week showcasing Buckfast Abbey's response to the rising levels of unemployment. Lewis has started a career as a trainee plumber.
Sacristan
The Liturgy & Music Department of Buckfast Abbey is seeking to appoint a Sacristan. This full-time post presents an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in the liturgy and ritual of the Roman Catholic Church, within the environment of an active Benedictine monastery.
Location: Buckfast Abbey, Devon
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 annually
Hours of work: 40 hrs per week over 5 days. The Sacristan must be flexible in start and finish times and the days of the week worked.
Closing Date: Midday Monday 19th July
To apply, please submit a CV to recruitment@buckfast.org.uk by Midday on 19th July 2021. If you have any questions before applying please contact parkwright@buckfast.org.uk
Click here for more details Download an application form here
Kitchen Porter
Location: Buckfast Abbey, Devon
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £8.10 per hour (aged 18 to 20 yrs) / £9.10 per hour (aged 21 and over)
Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week. 5 day working week to include weekends
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 2nd July 2021
Food and Beverage Assistant Seasonal
Location: Buckfast Abbey, Devon
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £8.10 per hour (aged 18 to 20 yrs) / £9.10 per hour (aged 21 and over)
Hours of Work: 35 hrs per week. 5 day working week to include weekends
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 2nd July 2021
