If you are looking to build a great career at an award winning shooting ground then look no further than E.J. Churchill, based near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We offer a great working environment, challenging career development and the chance to work with some of the best people in the shooting industry. If you are looking for a great place to work and have a passion for shooting and everything that goes with it we look forward to speaking with you!

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Current Vacancies

 

- Front of House Assistant

- Event Support

- Senior Event Organiser

- Sporting Agent 

- Marketing Manager

- Groundsperson (High Wycombe)

- Groundsperson (Swinton Estate)

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​FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a positive demeanour to work on a busy and varied reception and be the face of E.J. Churchill, an award winning clay shooting ground. The ideal candidate will be a team player, who will be able to work well under pressure and enjoys being around people in a client-facing environment.

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Key Responsibilities: 

·       Answering enquiries via telephone and email

·       Booking of lessons and tuition

·       Organisation of all CPSA competitions

·       Assisting with events and competitions

·       Booking of external staff

·       Late night shooting (Summer only)

·       Driving Membership sales

·       Food and beverage orders

·       Cashing up of tills

·       Processing vouchers

·       Invoicing

·       Processing payments

·       Keeping Reception and bar area clean and presentable

·       Ensuring bar snacks, drinks and food are ordered in timely manner

 

 

Knowledge & Skills:

·       Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

·       Ability to multi-task

·       Be able to work well under pressure

·       Outstanding customer service etiquette

·       1 year of front of house reception experience would be preferred

 

 

If you have what it takes to be the face of E.J. Churchill and leave a lasting impression on our clients, then we want to hear from you. Please note, this role will require you to work some Saturdays and a driving license is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £18,000.00 - 23,000.00  per year 

If you are interested, please send your CV to employme@ejchurchill.com

 

 

 

EVENT SUPPORT

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We are currently recruiting for an engaging an energetic Events Co-ordinator to join the busy events team to deliver our World class events.

As well as ensuring our events run smoothly you will play a key part within the team. You will have excellent attention to detail and be highly organised. You will stay focused and have the ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines, and will be able to find creative solutions to challenges.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the safety and welfare of everyone at the event, including contractors, staff, colleagues, clients, guests, volunteers and the public

• Overseeing events from start to finish

• Prepare all relevant paperwork for events and post event

• Managing the event diary

• Fully coordinate and plan events from start to finish

• Looking for opportunities to grow and develop the event offering

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

• Dealing with high end customers

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience of managing events/activities

• Extremely organised with the ability to deliver world class customer service

• Creative and the ability to work to own initiative

• Clear communication skills both written and verbal

• Passion for outdoors and sports (ideally shooting)

• Literate in Microsoft pages

• Ideally previous experience dealing with luxury brand/high end customers

 

This a fantastic opportunity for a senior events coordinator to join a vibrant and dynamic team at a very exciting time for the business. This role is Tuesday - Saturday and you will be required to work some Mondays. Due to our location a driving license is required.

 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent – working in the office.

Salary: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

 

Send your CV to victoria.tetley@ejchurchill.com

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SENIOR EVENTS ORGANISER

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We are currently recruiting for an engaging and energetic Senior Event Organiser to join the busy events team to deliver our World class events.

As well as ensuring our events run smoothly you will play a key part within the team. You will have excellent attention to detail and be highly organised. You will stay focused and have the ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines and will be able to find creative solutions to challenges.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the safety and welfare of everyone at the event, including contractors, staff, colleagues, clients, guests, volunteers and the public

• Overseeing events from start to finish

• Prepare all relevant paperwork for events and post event

• Managing the event diary

• Fully coordinate and plan events from start to finish

• Looking for opportunities to grow and develop the event offering

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

• Dealing with high end customers

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience of managing events/activities

• Extremely organised with the ability to deliver world class customer service

• Creative and the ability to work to own initiative

• Clear communication skills both written and verbal

• Passion for outdoors and sports (ideally shooting)

• Literate in Microsoft pages

• Ideally previous experience dealing with luxury brand/high end customers

 

This a fantastic opportunity for Senior event organiser to join a vibrant and dynamic team at a very exciting time for the business. This role is Monday – Friday and you will be required to work some Saturdays. Due to our location a driving license is required.

 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year depending on experience

 

Send your CV to victoria.tetley@ejchurchill.com

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SPORTING AGENT

 

E.J. Churchill are looking to recruit a new Sporting Agent to join our reputable and award-winning business based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.  

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic candidate with a huge passion for the shooting industry along with outstanding customer service and always looking to go above and beyond to exceed clients’ expectations. 

Experience in the shooting industry is desirable, along with commercial & business acumen, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives being a team player and who has a keen eye for detail!

A full, clean driving licence (due to location & travel for work).

 

 

 

 Most important skills required from the Sporting Agent

 

• Engaging personality

• Good knowledge of the shooting industry and other field sports

• Extremely organised with the ability to deliver world class customer service

• Creative and the ability to work to own initiatives

• Keen eye for attention to detail and able to mirror this in to all tasks undertaken. 

 

Main duties of the Sporting Agent

• Provide support to the sporting department whilst reporting to the Sporting Manager

• Build relationships with new and existing clients and assisting them with all there sporting requirements.

• Market shoot days to new and existing clients

• Create presentations for trips and shoot days we are selling

• Hosting shoot days in the field throughout the season both in the U.K. and Abroad, whilst ensuring the safetyand welfare of everyone on the day and client’s expectations are been exceeded at every opportunity. 

• Dealing with high end customers 

• Assist with additional department requirements –Loading, caddy rounds, simulated days and sporting events at the groundsand other estates

• Overseeing the sales process and days shooting you are hosting from start to finish

• Prepare all relevant paperwork for the days shooting whilst keeping both clientsand members of the department informed. 

• Client communication is essential from the initial enquiry till they depart at the end of the days shooting.

• Upselling of additional E.J. Churchill services –Cartridges, Gun Hire, clothing etc

• Assist with running thesporting season diarywhilst keeping it up to date

• Fully coordinate the days shooting you are hosting.

• Provide clear communication between all departments 

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times. If you are wearing an E.J. Churchill garment you are on parade, and the face of the company. 

 

 

Requirements from the idealSporting Agent

• Clear communication skills (written and verbal), and thrive from customer interfacing and customer service  

• Passion for shooting and country sports as well as the countryside

• High level of skills re: Microsoft Office, administration, IT 

• Ability to think on your feet and use your initiative

• Enjoy learning new things and can quickly adapt when things change

• Natural at building rapport 

• Attention to detail and highly organised

• Stay focused and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

• Problem solving skills and finding creative solutions to challenges

• Patient, energetic, level headed, team player and stay calm under pressure

 

 

Basic Salary between£22’000 & £30’000depending on experience.

For further information or for application please send to employme@ejchurchill.com

 

 

 

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Marketing Manager​

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Marketing Manager to drive the E.J. Churchill marketing initiative and brand presence.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the company's marketing initiatives using market research and analysis to direct marketing strategy and planning. They will also oversee the production of all promotional materials and marketing campaigns from the Digital Marketing & Design Coordinator.

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Key Responsibilities

 

• Identify new marketing opportunities both print and online

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• Drive and grow E.J. Churchill online presence

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• Create and manage a strong social media plan for both E.J. Churchill sites

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• Assist with increasing footfall of the day to day business

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• Implement a strong marketing strategy for the Country Clothing Store to assist with sales

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• Monitoring and making sure brand identity is always clearly defined and represented correctly

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• Ensuring the marketing message is consistent throughout all messages, internally and externally

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• Pick up work load in absence of Digital Marketing & Design Coordinator, manage company website, social media, email campaigns, print deadlines etc.

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• Fully manage and maintain online shop

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• Ensure that product imagery and descriptions are live the online shop

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• Create discount and promotional codes on the online shop

 

Knowledge & Skills

 

• Strong leadership skills

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• The ability to think outside the box

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• Experience using email marketing software, preferably Mailchimp

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• Proficient use of social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google)

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• Experience of using Wordpress

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• A knowledge of Adobe Suite, in particular InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator would be advantageous

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• Excellent written and communication skills

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• Strong attention to detail

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• Creative thinker

 

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In a small but fast paced environment you will have the ability to multitask, will have great attention to detail, be a team player and keep a positive demeanour.

This a fantastic opportunity for an experienced digital marketing and design professional to join a vibrant and dynamic team at a very exciting time for the business.

 

This position is Monday - Friday and a driving license is required

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

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How do I apply?

 

Send your CV to victoria.tetley@ejchurchill.com

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Groundsperson (High Wycombe)

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We are currently recruiting a Grounds Person to join the team at E.J. Churchill, High Wycombe.
2023 is shaping up to be an incredible year for the E.J Churchill grounds team, who will play a pivotal role in this year’s World English Sporting Championships July, The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, as well as a host of other large charity shoot days here and around the country.

As a member of the E.J. Churchill grounds team you will play an essential role in the development of the ground, improving its aesthetic value to the company and ensuring traps are kept full of clays and operational at all times. The ground staff are required to carry out work off site and on other estates and other areas of the E.J. Churchill group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £19,000.00 – £24,000.00 /year depending on experience.

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How do I apply?

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Send your CV to victoria.tetley@ejchurchill.com

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Groundsperson (Swinton Estate)

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E.J. Churchill at the Swinton Estate are currently recruiting a Grounds Person to assist with the development of the grounds to improve their aesthetic value to the company. The ground staff play a central role in ensuring traps are kept full of clays and operational at all times. The ground staff are required to carry out work off site and on other estates and other areas of the E.J. Churchill group. It is expected that the ground staff will become a recognised expert in the maintenance and installation of traps and layout design. A valid UK driving license is essential.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

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How do I apply?

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Send your CV to victoria.tetley@ejchurchill.com

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