Do you want to become a valuable member of the team which produced the best pie of 2023?
Do you want a rewarding placement?
One that allows you to gain new skills and develop those you already have, to carry into graduate jobs.
All without any prior experience.
100% of our previous placement students have had successful post grad employment, aided by the experience gained with us!
Are you in need of a change of pace?
Are you bored of the theory work and looking for some hands-on experience and fresh challenges?
All while gaining working knowledge and extending your uni experience.
Brockleby’s Pies
Brockleby’s Pies are a small family business employing up to 40 staff on the edge of Melton Mowbray, best known as the Rural Capital of Food. We are a retail baker that prides itself in sourcing local ingredients to handmake a range of savoury pies, including the authentic Melton Mowbray pork pie. We sell our pies through mail order, wholesale, and markets/shows and events, meaning you can be involved in logistics, marketing, and accounts amongst other areas. In 2023, we are proud to have achieved the highly sought after accolade of Supreme Champion Pie in the British Pie Awards!
Do you want to immerse yourself in the workings of a small business?
You will be guided into positions of responsibility across a range of areas in the business allowing you to make decisions that will have real impacts.
Responsibilities
* You will have an opportunity to manage our social media pages and interact with our followers through various channels to maintain and improve our public relations.
* You will be responsible for our sales and event management, assisting our marketing manager in creating effective marketing materials and becoming proficient in digital marketing.
* After gaining hands-on experience in the production of our pies, you will be reviewing the recipes and costing of our products, and helping to review our HACCP documentation.
* You will have the opportunity to lead a team in a ‘new product development’ project in collaboration with the University of Nottingham.
Sales Team Management
* You will help to manage the sales team that attends our weekend events and be responsible for logistics and preparation.
* You will manage our online sales process, ensuring reliable delivery of our products.
* You will manage the complete operation of this part of the business, requiring logistical skills and problem solving.
Accounts Management
* You will manage the accounts for the business, completing bank account and delivery reconciliations and internally auditing the business.
This is a placement for an undergraduate seeking a wide range of experience from their year in industry! Based in Melton Mowbray, this is a hands-on opportunity to get involved in projects that make a real difference to the business.
The successful student will benefit greatly from the opportunity to work in various areas of the business including marketing, sales, production, account management, and logistics.
You will need:
* A manual driving licence
* Ability to commute reliably, or relocation to within 30 minutes from Melton Mowbray, Leicester (e.g., Loughborough, Nottingham)
We are happy to provide help with finding accommodation and transport if necessary.
If you like what you hear above, fill out our form below to apply.
You will then be emailed a confirmation of your application and what the next steps will be.
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