Farfield Mill has a small team of 15 employees and many volunteers, all of whom come from varying backgrounds and offer the Mill a diverse range of knowledge and skills. If you are interested in working at the Mill as an employee or volunteer, please see further information of positions vacant and details of how to apply.
Volunteer Role: Painting & Decorating Volunteer
We are looking for hands-on volunteers to help maintain and improve the appearance of Farfield Mill. This role involves basic painting and decorating tasks that help keep the building welcoming, safe, and visually appealing for visitors, artists, and staff.
No formal qualifications are required—just a practical attitude and willingness to get involved.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more or arrange an informal chat.
Contact General Manager, Anna Saczek on 01539 621958 or by email manager@farfieldmill.org
Volunteer Board Director – Property and Buildings
Farfield Mill is seeking a new volunteer Board Director with experience in building maintenance, property management, construction, surveying, conservation or planning.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a much-loved historic mill and community-owned arts, craft and heritage destination in Sedbergh. As we welcome a new General Manager and plan the Mill’s development over the next five to ten years, we are looking for someone who can provide practical and strategic leadership on the care, maintenance and improvement of our buildings.
Working with fellow Board members, the General Manager, contractors, and other advisers, you will help develop a clear approach to property investment, balancing essential day-to-day maintenance with proactive planning, risk reduction and longer-term capital improvements.
Interested?
See the link below for further information.
To apply or arrange an informal conversation, please contact societysecretary@farfieldmill.org.
