Join The Family

We love to celebrate our people and watch as they grow, whether they’ve been with us for a few weeks or since we launched 25 years ago. Every member of our team is part of the Habitat First family.

Our workplaces are fun and professional, providing opportunities for people to be individual, listened to, and most importantly, flourish.  We know that creating a welcoming environment for our teams means that they’ll provide the very best experience for our residents and guests.

Sourcing and retaining a dedicated and talented team is the key to our success. To ensure we retain talent, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and the opportunity to be heard.

If you’ve got what it takes to make our estates a special place to visit, and you want to join a business that cares about the environment as much as it does its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Browse our job vacancies by category below, follow us on LinkedIn for more updates or email us now with a covering letter and CV to careers@habitatfirstgroup.com.

Join the family The Perks

Land & Planning

Land & Planning

  • Gardener

    Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester

    We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated skilled individual to join our team as a Gardener.

    We are a 550-acre site in the Cotswolds waterpark with private residences, communal areas, Polly tunnel, small orchard, Allotment, 10 lakes and rolling nature reserve, we are heavily focused on ecology and stive to deliver a well-kept environment embracing the native wildlife for our residents and guests to enjoy. The successful candidate will work with our in-house gardening team to ensure properties are well presented and tended to on a regular basis

    Applicants must have relevant horticultural qualification and proven experience as a gardener.

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  • Grass Cutter

    Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester

    We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated skilled individual to join our team as a Grass Cutter.

    We are a 550-acre site in the Cotswolds waterpark with private residences, communal areas, Polly tunnel, small orchard, Allotment, 10 lakes and rolling nature reserve, we are heavily focused on ecology and strive to deliver a well-kept environment embracing the native wildlife for our residents and guests to enjoy.

    The successful candidate will work with our in-house gardening team to ensure the upkeep of all communal, wider estate and privately owned lawns estate wide to a high standard whilst working to our Ecology plan to continue to develop these areas.

    Applicants must have relevant horticultural qualification and proven mowing experience.

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  • Grounds Team Member

    Silverlake, Dorset

    We are seeking a Grounds team member to maintain and develop the communal areas, grounds, and wider estate in line with our Ecology plan. Our Grounds Team is dedicated to all they do with a passion for the outdoors, the environment, and sustainability.

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Maintenance & Housekeeping

Maintenance & Housekeeping

  • Gardener

    Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester

    We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated skilled individual to join our team as a Gardener.

    We are a 550-acre site in the Cotswolds waterpark with private residences, communal areas, Polly tunnel, small orchard, Allotment, 10 lakes and rolling nature reserve, we are heavily focused on ecology and stive to deliver a well-kept environment embracing the native wildlife for our residents and guests to enjoy. The successful candidate will work with our in-house gardening team to ensure properties are well presented and tended to on a regular basis

    Applicants must have relevant horticultural qualification and proven experience as a gardener.

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  • Housekeeping Team Member – Part Time – Mornings

    Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester

    Habitat First Group owns three luxury estates, creating holiday home communities that are founded on the principle of a deep love for Mother Nature and sustainability.

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  • Housekeeping Team Member

    Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    Habitat First Group owns three luxury estates, creating holiday home communities that are founded on the principle of a deep love for Mother Nature and sustainability.

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  • Maintenance Team Member – Part time

    Silverlake - Dorset

    We are seeking a Maintenance Team Member to join us at our beautiful Silverlake estate in Dorset, delivering a high quality service to our portfolio of rental and private properties.

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Customer Service & Reservations

Customer Service & Reservations

  • Customer Services & Reservations Executive

    Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    Habitat First Group own three luxury Estates based in the Cotswolds, Dorset and North Devon. Habitat First Group, creating an oasis of space where families can holiday comfortably and responsibly, while safely exploring the great outdoors

    Ecology is at the forefront of what we do – taking care of the wildlife and environment around us.

    We are a family company and because of our unique position, can provide great benefits and activities for you and your family to enjoy.

    This includes free hire for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and cycling. You would also have access to the gym, discounted spa sessions and food at our fabulous onsite restaurant. Plus, we offer an NHS scheme which provides money off expenses such as prescriptions and dental and an Employee Assistance Scheme.

    We also value our employees, having employee award schemes and the provision of training to develop skills and experience from within.

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Hospitality

Hospitality

  • Spa Duty Receptionist

    Silverlake - Dorchester

    This is a key role at our beautiful Spa, to ensure residents and guests receive an efficient, friendly and personalised service at all times. You will need to be able to monitor and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the Spa and confidently manage the Health and Safety standards whilst on duty throughout the building.

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  • Kitchen Porter / Pot Wash

    Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    The Kitchen Porter role is responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and working within a close-knit team to achieve a 5 * dining experience for our guests.

    The Kitchen Porter will be a pro-active team player who has a passion for food and kitchen cleanliness, who works well in a fast-paced, busy environment, and who communicates well in a team.

    This is a role suitable for individuals who are willing to learn as well as build upon their current skillset.

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  • Front of House Shift Supervisor

    Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    Habitat First Group is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and proactive Restaurant Shift Supervisor to join our team at Ballihoo, Lower Mill Estate. In this role, you will oversee the front-of-house (FOH) team during shifts, ensuring smooth service, high customer satisfaction, and Team Member efficiency. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for both guests and Team Members.

    We are driven by a passion for exceptional customer service, which we believe is more than just a job—it’s a way of life. At the heart of our operations, we focus on creating memorable experiences for our guests through outstanding food, service, and personal interaction. Our team is committed to treating every guest with respect, kindness, and care, ensuring that each individual feels truly valued. Additionally, we take pride in mentoring younger colleagues, imparting vital life skills and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

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  • Front of House Team Member

    Silverlake - Dorchester

    Habitat First Group is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a experienced and proactive Front of House Team Members to join our team at the Tipi, the newest addition to our growing portfolio at Silverlake including The Hurricane Terrace and Pizza Shack.

    The purpose of the Front of House team members is to create memorable experiences for our guests through outstanding food, service, and personal interaction. Our team is committed to treating every guest with respect, kindness and care.

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  • Chef

    Dorchester - Dorset

    Habitat First Group is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Chef to join our team at the Tipi, the newest addition to our growing portfolio at the Silverlake Estate, including The Hurricane Terrace and Pizza Shack.

    Initially this role will be working predominantly in our pop-up Tipi creating and presenting consistently high standards of light lunches and snacks for our homeowners and guests using local and seasonal produce from our local suppliers. Flexibility will be needed across the other venues, with the ultimate goal of being part of a bigger team from June in our new restaurant opening to the public.

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  • Activities Representative / Water Sports Instructor

    Silverlake - Dorset

    We are seeking an Activities Representative to join our team, delivering exceptional experiences for our holiday guests and property owners. In this role you will develop, facilitate and deliver a range of outdoor activities, ensuring safety is at the heart of all practices. You will provide excellent customer service while assisting guests and homeowners with equipment hire. Our ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for outdoor activities that will inspire others.

    Experience and a passion in water sports is essential (further training can be provided where necessary). Basic knowledge of cycle maintenance is not essential, but would be advantageous.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to be a pivotal member of a growing and dynamic team.

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  • Front of House Team Member

    Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

    Join our vibrant and dynamic Food and Beverage team across our three distinguished catering operations: Ballihoo at Lower Mill Estate, The Bakers Arms in the Cotswolds, and The Hurricane Terrace and Bar at Silverlake in Dorset.

    We are driven by a passion for exceptional customer service, which we believe is more than just a job—it’s a way of life. At the heart of our operations, we focus on creating memorable experiences for our guests through outstanding food, service, and personal interaction. Our team is committed to treating every guest with respect, kindness, and care, ensuring that each individual feels truly valued. Additionally, we take pride in mentoring younger colleagues, imparting vital life skills and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

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