We are now recruiting for the following roles
Trustee
Trustee (Volunteer)
About Us
Buxton Civic Association (BCA) is a dynamic environmental and heritage charity, working to preserve and enhance the unique built and natural environment of Buxton. We are the proud custodians of over 160 acres of woodlands, including Buxton Country Park and Grin Low, and the operators of Poole’s Cavern—Buxton’s most visited attraction. With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision, we’re driving forward conservation, sustainability, and public engagement.
In 2024, Buxton was named one of the best places to live in the UK. Now’s your chance to work at the heart of this vibrant town and help shape its future.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the Protection of a Unique Natural and Cultural Landmark.
- As a Trustee, you play a vital role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of Poole’s Cavern and its surrounding woodlands — safeguarding these precious assets for future generations, the local community, and thousands of visitors each year.
- Make a Tangible Impact on Your Local Environment.
- You’ll help shape conservation strategies, environmental education, and sustainable tourism in the High Peak area. This is a chance to directly influence biodiversity protection and ecological resilience in your own backyard.
- Develop Strategic and Leadership Experience. Trusteeship gives you the chance to contribute to high-level decision-making and strategic planning for a
multi-faceted charitable organisation. - You’ll gain valuable insights into governance, finance, visitor engagement, and environmental stewardship.
- Learn New Skills and Apply Existing Expertise. Whether your background is in business, education, conservation, tourism, or another field, you’ll be able to transfer your professional knowledge to new challenges — and acquire new skills along the way, including project oversight, and stakeholder management.
- Work Alongside Passionate, Like-Minded People. You’ll join a dedicated and experienced Board of Trustees and staff who are passionate about Buxton’s
heritage, landscape, and community. Collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds creates
meaningful personal and professional connections. - Enhance Your CV and Personal Growth. Being a Trustee demonstrates leadership, commitment, and a willingness to engage with complex issues
— all highly regarded traits in professional development. It also builds confidence in public speaking, decision-making, and teamwork. - Be Involved in Exciting Projects. From woodland conservation and environmental education to developing visitor experiences at Poole’s
Cavern, you’ll be involved in impactful initiatives that bring real benefit to the community and environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who can:
- Help shape, challenge, and progress our emerging strategic plan.
- Support the delivery of the organisation’s objectives, including ambitious capital developments.
- Assist with stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and fundraising initiatives.
To Apply
Application details can be found in the recruitment pack below, please ensure you also complete and return our Equality Monitoring Form with your application.
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Location: Poole’s Cavern, Buxton
Salary: £25,500 – £27,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed-term to 30 April 2026 (funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) with some weekend flexibility
About Us
Buxton Civic Association (BCA) is a dynamic environmental and heritage charity, working to preserve and enhance the unique built and natural environment of Buxton. We are the proud custodians of over 160 acres of woodlands, including Buxton Country Park and Grin Low, and the operators of Poole’s Cavern—Buxton’s most visited attraction. With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision, we’re driving forward conservation, sustainability, and public engagement.
In 2024, Buxton was named one of the best places to live in the UK. Now’s your chance to work at the heart of this vibrant town and help shape its future.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help embed and deliver the final phase of a major National Lottery Heritage Fund project, as we build towards our Diamond Anniversary in 2027.
As Project Coordinator, you will support volunteer development, community engagement, and project evaluation. You’ll work closely with our Head of Operations and Membership & Marketing Officer to ensure we meet—and exceed—our project outcomes. This hands-on role includes volunteer coordination, assisting with events, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting marketing and evaluation work. It’s ideal for someone organised, people-focused, and looking to make a real difference.
What You’ll Do
– Help coordinate and support BCA’s thriving volunteer programme
– Assist in promoting BCA and growing membership through local engagement
– Support delivery of project goals and maintain accurate records
– Help evaluate the project and gather feedback from visitors and volunteers
– Collaborate with staff across woodlands, visitor services, marketing, and more
– Act as an ambassador for BCA and our mission
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to come from a heritage background—we’re looking for someone with:
– Excellent communication and organisational skills
– Confidence working with a variety of people (staff, volunteers, partners, public)
– Basic IT skills and attention to detail
– A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude
– A genuine interest in community, conservation, and heritage
Experience with volunteer coordination, data entry, event planning, or customer service is a bonus.
To Apply
Application details can be found in the recruitment pack below, please ensure you also complete and return our Equality Monitoring Form with your application.
Food & Beverage Team Member
Join Our Team at Poole’s Cavern Café – Food & Beverage Team Member
Location: Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre, Buxton
Hours: Full-time, fixed-term for 7 months (potential for extension)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and performance
Start: ASAP – rolling recruitment until position filled
Are you passionate about delivering great customer service in a vibrant and meaningful setting? Do you want to be part of a team that supports conservation and celebrates heritage?
Poole’s Cavern, Buxton’s most popular visitor attraction, is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Team Member to join our café team. This role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation making a real impact on our local community and environment.
What You’ll Do:
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Serve customers with professionalism and warmth
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Prepare and present food and beverages to high standards
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Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the café
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Assist with kitchen porterage and supervised cooking tasks
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Occasionally support visitor centre activities and BCA volunteers
What We’re Looking For:
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A team player with great communication and time management skills
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Friendly, adaptable and motivated to learn
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Comfortable working weekends and during busy peak periods
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Previous café/hospitality experience a bonus, but not essential
To Apply
Application details can be found in the recruitment pack below, please ensure you also complete and return our Equality Monitoring Form with your application.
2025 Recruitment Pack Food & Beverage team member
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A commitment to equality, sustainability and excellent service
Management Staff
Dave Green | CEO
Simon Fussell | Head of Business Development & Governance (Deputy CEO)
Andrea Bowler| Head of Operations – Poole’s Cavern (Deputy CEO)
Harriet Saltis | Woodland & Country Park Manager
