The 2026 Barnternship

The best summer job you've ever had.

(APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED)

This summer we are recruiting someone to help us run

The Barn KT9 through the summer. You will be involved in every aspect of the business and leave at the end of the summer full of new knowledge, skills and understanding of how a small business works.

The Role

You will be working on site for a guaranteed 20 hours per week. There will be flexibility within the week for you to plan your workload around other commitments, and there will also be specific times you will need to be here.

There will also be overtime opportunities beyond the guaranteed 20 hours.

Your time will be split across the Cafe, Campsite, Events and Gym spaces.

You will be hands-on across all parts and we will give you full training.

The perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

Reliable worker, able to learn quickly and repeat tasks to a high standard
Excellent interpersonal skills when speaking to customers and other staff members alike
Great handwriting (yes, this is important!) for writing guests names on the arrival boards on the Campsite and on. our daily baked goods cabinet
A driving licence (or a bicycle) so you can nip to the shops to grab milk and other Cafe supplies when needed during busy times
Physically capable of moving tables & benches around the site for events in different parts of the farm.

What you will be doing

Cafe

Learning how to pour perfect coffees. Working on the till

Maintaining hygiene standards through following procedures and processes with the team

Campsite

Managing guest arrivals

Preparing tents and extras in line with bookings

Keeping loos & showers stocked up

Keeping the site clean & tidy

Events

Assisting with corporate events and our own evening events across the summer.

Bar work, car parking, moving infrastructure into place as per the requirements of each event.

Gym & Pilates Studio

Ensuring spaces are clean between classes

Helping with maintenance of equipment

Moving equipment between spaces when needed

Keeping toiletries stocked up

Behind the Scenes

Assisting the wider team with tasks including packing Merch orders, unpacking cafe deliveries.

Keeping the site clean & tidy including strimming, gardening and decorating.

See the whole business

You'll be invited into our monthly management accounts meeting with our accountant to see exactly how the business functions.

The package

£13.50 per hour, minimum 20 hours per week (£1,170 base salary per month paid through PAYE).
Pro-Rata holiday depending on start/end dates.
Ideal candidate will start in June and work through to early/mid Sept.
Unlimited Gym Classes Membership + 4 Refarmer Classes a Month Bolt On during employment period.
Free drinks from the cafe.

How to apply

Application Form

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.