Fox & Edwards Events is hiring an Operations Manager! Join us in this central role to help us prepare and deliver events / journeys, giving visitors fantastic memories.
Keen to support a growing small business run by enthusiastic people? Like to travel the country visiting new places? Enthused by heritage?
About Us:
Fox & Edwards Events was established in 2019 by Olly & Julie to deliver events and experiences that encourage visitors to embrace heritage visitor attractions.
Since then, we have been operating steam train trips on heritage railways throughout the UK. We currently work with ten railways from Derbyshire to Kent and Dorset providing a variety of journey options such as fish and chips, cream tea, character events and more.
Our trips are growing in popularity and so we are looking for additional support to ensure that visitors get the best possible experience. We are looking for an Operations Manager to help us in several key areas:
A great leader, able to be a positive ambassador for the company, motivate staff and efficiently lead on events - both with practical tasks and people/team management.
Manage event logistics - from ordering and deliveries to staffing and problem-solving.
Prepare for trains by drafting and overseeing train seating lists.
Staffing event days across the country as a senior event lead.
Overseeing our representatives nationwide, supporting them and answering their questions.
Answering visitor enquiries on a semi-regular basis, giving you an insight into common questions.
About You:
Keen like us to provide the best experiences for visitors.
Well organised, reliable and present positively.
Good with IT / Microsoft Office.
A clear communicator with excellent written and spoken skills, both in people management and administrative skills - good at writing emails and taking calls.
A great team player who demonstrates initiative and is able to work alone to complete tasks well and on-time.
Calm under pressure, positive and flexible. Youâll consider yourself someone who gets âstuck inâ with a âcan doâ attitude.
Reliable with good attention to detail.
Able to work from home and equally comfortable being regularly away from home.
Previous experience in heritage / events / visitor attractions / tourism to bring to the role.
A driver with own transport for work / delivery use.
Weâre really looking forward to hearing about you and why youâd be interested in this role. Weâre more than happy to talk through / discuss any details about the role.
We will give full training about our systems, processes and journeys.
Key Information:
This post is 37.5 hours per week.
Working Wednesday to Sunday each week.
We expect there to be a two week âcycleâ in this post, with one weekend per cycle away from home running events nationwide. A typical example of cycle is shown on our website. Please reference this in your application.
Expenses will be paid.
A mixture of office working in the Midlands, home-working and event working around the UK.
Three ÂŁ50 gift vouchers (birthday, Christmas and anniversary of joining the company) are provided to each team member.
Holiday allowance depending on hours level per year, minimum 28 days per year including bank holidays. Please note that holidays must be agreed in advance and in line with business needs.
A six-month probationary period will apply to any candidate. This may be extended to twelve months.
This position is a new one in our business. A company structure / diagram can be found on our website.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email [email protected] with a covering letter of one side of A4 specifically outlining your suitability for this role and your CV (maximum two sides of A4).
The Process:
Applications close at 23:59 on Monday June 23rd. Applications will be assessed and successful candidates contacted about interviews. We expect there to be two stages, including one on Wednesday 3rd July and a face-to-face meeting at a to-be-confirmed location in Derbyshire or South Yorkshire.
The Extinct Express is ready for full steam ahead! Kent this weekend and the East Midlands in June/July.
Weâve had a brilliant day with our host of miniature dinosaur friends at The Kent & East Sussex Railway. Weâre back there tomorrow and Bank Holiday Monday too!
If youâre looking for a prehistoric day out, this is perfect for dino fans young and young at heart.
Thanks to our friends at Bespoke Entertainment Group LTD
03/05/2024
Fox & Edwards Events is hiring a Business & Visitor Support Officer! Join us in an important customer service role that helps gives our visitors a fantastic experience to remember.
Keen to support a growing small business run by enthusiastic people? Want a combination of home-working and regular team meetings?
About Us:
Fox & Edwards Events was established in 2019 by Olly & Julie to deliver events and experiences that encourage visitors to embrace heritage visitor attractions.
Since then, we have been operating steam train trips on heritage railways throughout the UK. We currently work with ten railways from Derbyshire to Kent and Dorset providing a variety of journey options such as fish and chips, cream tea, character events and more.
Our trips are growing in popularity and so we are looking for additional support to ensure that visitors get the best possible experience. We are looking for a Visitor & Business Support Officer to help us in several key areas:
Answering visitor enquiries - by telephone, email and other means.
Preparing for journey days - for example planning train seating.
About You:
Keen like us to provide the best experiences for visitors.
Well organised, reliable and presents positively.
Good with IT / Microsoft Office.
A clear communicator with excellent written and spoken skills - good at writing emails and taking calls.
A great team player who demonstrates initiative and is able to work alone to complete tasks well and on-time.
Calm under pressure, positive and flexible. Youâll consider yourself someone who gets âstuck inâ with a âcan doâ attitude.
Reliable with good attention to detail.
Able to work from home.
Previous experience in customer service / administration to bring to the role.
Weâre really looking forward to hearing about you and why youâd be interested in this role. Weâre more than happy to talk through / discuss any details about the role.
We will give full training about our systems, processes and journeys. You do not have to be a railway enthusiast to be good at this role!
Key Information:
This post is 22.5 hours per week.
A typical week will involve working from Wednesday / Thursday / Friday. at home, answering calls and enquiries.
Predominantly home working, but with a day a week in an office in the East Midlands. Independent travel will be required.
ÂŁ15210 equating to ÂŁ13 per hour, paid evenly over twelve monthly payments.
Three ÂŁ50 gift vouchers (birthday, Christmas and anniversary of joining the company) are provided to each team member.
Holiday allowance depending on hours level per year. Please note that holidays must be agreed in advance and in line with business needs.
A six-month probationary period will apply to any candidate.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email [email protected] with a covering letter of one side of A4 specifically outlining your suitability for this role and your CV (maximum two sides of A4).
The Process:
Applications close at 23:59 on Monday May 27th. Applications will be assessed and successful candidates contacted about a face-to-face interview at a to-be-confirmed location in Derbyshire on Thursday 30th May 2024.
27/04/2024
Celebrating Five Years of Fox & Edwards Events đđĽ
Last night, we got together with some (but by no means all) of the wonderful people who have made it possible for us to reach five years in business. We enjoyed a journey with WyvernRail plc - The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in beautiful spring light.
Weâre incredibly proud to be running steam train trips right across the UK - from Newcastle to Dorset and plenty in-between!
Thank you to you, our visitors, for your kind support and consistently warm words about your time on-board with us. We are so often overwhelmed by how youâve enjoyed yourselves and made great memories.
All our 2024 journeys currently published can be found and booked at foxandedwards.com
25/04/2024
Extinct Express! Dinosaur Journeys - Coming to the South East and East Midlands!
We're looking forward to pre-historic journeys with a host of mini-dinosaurs as fellow passengers in May, June and July on steam railways around the UK.
Families are bound to have a wonderful time as we chuff along. Get wonderful photos and enjoy a family day out with a difference.
We're really pleased that, this morning, our 1960-built British Railways carriage arrived with our friends at WyvernRail plc - The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.
The coach is beautifully restored inside for visitors and includes a bar too - perfect for enjoying a drink during a journey.
The carriage will be in service shortly - and if you're booked for our journey option with fish & chips in Derbyshire in the next few months, you might be lucky enough to be on one of its first journeys here!
Motherâs Day is coming up so treat her to something special this year - a delightful steam train trip!
Whether mum would prefer a journey with tasty fish & chips or a quaint cream tea, there are options for all ages and preferences with Fox & Edwards Events.
Our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be purchased for Derbyshire, Dorset, Kent & Leicestershire journeys. We have a wide range of date options in each place to choose from so you donât have to specify on purchase.
We can send a printable voucher too so, if youâre planning late, you can still have a great surprise on the day or for a card.
Tickets / vouchers start at ÂŁ75 for two people (together, not each).
Our season of dates is now published so, if you would prefer to book a specific date, you can do that too at foxandedwards.com
13/02/2024
Last minute Valentineâs Day gift hunting? Why not treat them to a day out with a difference?
Steam train travel has long had a romantic reputation and, with Fox & Edwards Events gift vouchers, you can treat your other half to a classic memory-making journey.
We offer gift vouchers for journeys with tasty food and drink accompaniments. From fish & chips to curry, cream tea to ploughmanâs, we have something for everyone.
Our trips operate until November this year with plenty of choice of when to book your trip in Kent, Derbyshire, Dorset or Leicestershire.
Vouchers for a two-person journey including food are priced typically between ÂŁ80 and ÂŁ90 (per couple, not each).
You get an instant confirmation and we can provide printable vouchers tomorrow by email request, too.
Fox & Edwards Events is hiring an Activity Coordinator! Join us for interesting and varied work that gives our visitors a fantastic experience to remember.
Are you looking for a job with a difference? Keen to support a growing small business run by enthusiastic people? Want to get out-and-about, running journeys on steam trains?
About Us:
Fox & Edwards Events was established in 2019 by Olly & Julie to deliver events and experiences that encourage visitors to embrace heritage visitor attractions.
Since then, we have been operating steam train trips on heritage railways throughout the UK. We currently work with ten railways from Derbyshire to Kent and Dorset providing a variety of journey options such as fish and chips, cream tea, character events and more.
Our trips are growing in popularity and so we are looking for additional support to ensure that visitors get the best possible experience. We are looking for an Activity Coordinator to help us in several key areas:
Leading and supporting journey days on-the-ground at heritage railways - particularly in the East Midlands.
Preparing for journey days - for example, planning seating lists.
Supporting us with other ad-hoc work.
About You:
Keen like us to provide the best experiences for visitors.
Well organised, reliable and presents positively.
Calm under pressure, positive and flexible. Youâll consider yourself someone who gets âstuck inâ with a âcan doâ attitude.
Good with the public - welcoming and friendly.
Good with IT / Microsoft Office.
A great team player who demonstrates initiative and is able to work alone to complete tasks well and on-time.
Able to work from home to lead/support regular journey days on-the-ground at heritage railways / other venues. Note that these will be typically at weekends.
Weâre really looking forward to hearing about you and why youâd be interested in this role. Weâre more than happy to talk through / discuss any details about the role.
We will give full training about our systems, processes and journeys. You do not have to be a railway enthusiast to be good at this role!
Key Information:
This post is expected to be 12 hours per week. Hours will be annualised (so an element of more work in the main April to October season with less in the winter).
A typical week in the season will involve one or two journey days (less in some weeks). These will typically be weekends - though a some Fridays may also be needed.
These journeys will be largely on heritage railways in the Midlands (Derbyshire/Leicestershire), but in some cases we may need cover in other regions. In this circumstance, additional remuneration and expenses will be provided.
On an event day, elements of this role include meeting and greeting visitors, considerable time on your feet, rubbish collection and walking through moving trains.
ÂŁ8112 equating to ÂŁ13 per hour, paid evenly over twelve monthly payments.
We are open to applicants with existing work, who are retired or with other circumstances. We work hard to be as flexible as possible - though event days are generally set in advance by the company.
Three ÂŁ50 gift vouchers (birthday, Christmas and anniversary of joining the company) are provided to each team member.
Holiday allowance depending on hours level per year. Please note that holidays must be agreed in advance and in line with business needs.
A six-month probationary period will apply to any candidate.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email with a covering letter of one side of A4 specifically outlining your suitability for this role and your CV (maximum two sides of A4).
The Process:
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 25th February.
Applications will be assessed and shortlisted candidates contacted on Monday 26th about a face-to-face interview. This will be held at a to-be-confirmed location in Derbyshire or South Yorkshire on Wednesday 28th February.
01/02/2024
Supporting our friends at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway đđ¤ď¸
We are fortunate to work with heritage railways right across the UK to give visitors an excellent day out and support the preservation of historic transport.
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire was our first host railway, is home to our most frequent operations and has welcomed thousands of our passengers in the last five years. Many of you will have joined us for a trip from Wirksworth to Duffield.
We are proud to support the railway from February to December each year with bookings and important revenue.
Last autumn, they suffered a very significant landslip on an embankment at the edge of Duffield station.
They are working hard to correct the landslip and, in addition, move the railway further from the embankment to give additional protection for future.
We want to reassure all visitors booked with us in Derbyshire through the next few months that our journeys will be completing the full line except a final section into Duffield station of a few hundred yards in a cutting.
As with all heritage railway projects, especially repairs, costs are huge. Therefore, the railway is raising funds to complete the element involving moving the track.
Dates are now published in most locations to mid November so take a look if youâre planning a special occasion this year for a lucky someone!
31/12/2023
An Amazing Year â¨đŤ Thank You!
We have had a brilliant year in our small business.
In January, we had two host heritage railways. Now, we have ten - right across the UK.
We love trying things - and this year has been no exception. More journey types with different catering options, family trips and festive operations for the first time, welcoming visitors on five historic lines.
A huge step for us was to purchase our lovely British Railways MK1 carriage, No. 1813. It is supporting our friends at the Gwili Railway in South West Wales.
We have been able to hugely expand the support we give to heritage railways and other small businesses this year. In a time of rising costs, each booking makes it more possible for us to preserve steam together for future generations.
Of course, we had a serious issue in early December which we had to find a lot of determination to overcome. Thank you to everyone for your kind support - weâre still feeling the massive impact, but weâre more motivated than ever.
We want to offer a big thank you to all our partners - from host locations and suppliers to brilliant staff and our trade body, the Heritage Railway Association.
Most of all, we want to thank our wonderful visitors who we always love welcoming. Please come and see us again soon so we can continue doing what we love.
Our journeys start again in February, with tickets released on Friday 5th January at 7pm at foxandedwards.com
We continue to expand and offer new, exciting options so keep a look out throughout 2024 for additions!
24/12/2023
Still time for Christmas gift vouchers! Give them a steam train trip filled with nostalgia and great memory-making.
Whether you are in the Midlands, Dorset or the South East, we have options for your lucky recipient.
They could enjoy a vintage journey with cream tea, a scenic trip with fish and chips or another one of our voucher types.
All vouchers are valid for 12 months with plenty of dates to choose from.
Prices start at ÂŁ75 for two people (together, not each). We can accommodate large family groups if you want to make memories together.
In almost five years of running our journeys, entertaining visitors and having a blast, we've perhaps not had a day yet as difficult as this one.
Earlier this evening, we learned of a complex fraud scheme which has taken a five-figure sum from our business.
Naturally, we're pretty stunned and upset. Such a large figure for a small business like us has a huge impact.
We want to reassure everyone that all bookings (current and future) are secured because we are very careful about our management of income and have been building our resilience in case of an unforeseen event.
Nevertheless, this time is going to be tough for us - particularly because advertising has paused as a result of this issue at our busiest time. We do not know when this will restart.
We are normally selling gift vouchers as presents, Santa Special journeys and so much more in December. Now, we're worried about the impact of this pause on these critical sales. Our sales for the rest of the month could be down 90% or more on our expectations.
We have always worked so hard to be a responsible and moral business by paying fair salaries/day rates, supporting our suppliers with same-day invoice settlement and delivering what we promise visitors.
We would be so grateful for any support you can lend us at this difficult time. What can you do?
- Our 2024 gift vouchers for Derbyshire, Kent, Dorset and Leicestershire are a perfect Christmas present for someone. Purchasing one of these would make a massive difference to us. You can find details at https://www.foxandedwards.com/steam-train-gift-vouchers.html - if you've joined us before, please consider coming again to see us.
- Signing up to our email newsletter. You can find this through foxandedwards.com - it would be really helpful for us to build this as an alternative route to letting you know what's going on.
- Spread the word! Sharing our name and posts would be immensely helpful to us.
More than anything, we want to reassure people that everything already in place is secured. We use completely separate systems for bookings and income/payments.
While we've certainly had better days, we remain extremely thankful for the amazing adventure we've had so far - thanks to you. We're just a small company with a heritage heart running steam train trips to make great memories.
Olly & Julie
07/12/2023
We're Hiring! Applications close Monday - increased salary đ
Fox & Edwards Events is hiring a Business & Visitor Support Officer! Join us for interesting and varied work that gives our visitors a fantastic experience to remember.
Are you looking for a job with a difference? Keen to support a growing small business run by enthusiastic people? Want a combination of home-working and on-site activities?
About Us:
Fox & Edwards Events was established in 2019 by Olly & Julie to deliver events and experiences that encourage visitors to embrace heritage visitor attractions.
Since then, we have been operating steam train trips on heritage railways throughout the UK. We currently work with ten railways from Derbyshire to Kent and Dorset providing a variety of journey options such as fish and chips, cream tea, character days and more.
Our trips are growing in popularity and so we are looking for additional support to ensure that visitors get the best possible experience. We are looking for a Visitor & Business Support Officer to help us in several key areas:
Answering visitor enquiries - by telephone, email and other means.
Preparing for journey days - for example ordering goods
Leading and supporting journey days on-the-ground at heritage railways.
Key Information:
This post can be either 30 or 35 hours per week depending on candidate preference. Please indicate this in your application.
A typical week will involve working from Monday to Friday at home, answering calls and enquiries. We have some flexibility on hours each day. We are looking to achieve regular hours between 8am and 6pm - which we will set by mutual discussion early in the period so that we can clearly display these on our website.
Some weekend work will be required. It is anticipated that an average of 2-3 weekend days per month will be required on either/both Saturdays and Sundays. These are set in advance at the Companyâs discretion. In these cases, office hours will be adjusted to reflect weekend work.
Predominantly home working. The regular on-site work will be at heritage railways in Derbyshire and the Midlands. Independent travel will be required.
On an journey day, elements of this role include meeting and greeting visitors, considerable time on your feet, rubbish collection and walking through moving train.
How to Apply:
Fuller information about the qualities we are looking for, what the role involves and how to apply can be found at https://www.foxandedwards.com/hiring.html
The Process:
Applications close at 23:59 on Monday December 11th. Applications will be assessed and successful candidates contacted about a face-to-face interview at a to-be-confirmed location in Derbyshire on Thursday 21st December.
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Steam Train Trips with Fox & Edwards Events
Steam into Spring with Fox & Edwards Events.
Make great memories for a special occasion with your loved ones on a steam train journey into the past. Enjoy nostalgia, varied views and great food.
To book a trip with us in Derbyshire, Dorset, Kent or Bedfordshire, visit https://www.foxandedwards.com/
We're grateful to our friends at Foxley Photography for creating this very special video of one of our recent trips.
New Curry Evening Steam Train Tickets Released! Saturdays October 1st and 8th, departing 5:15pm.
Due to popular demand, we have released two additional dates for our new curry dining experience.
Enjoy an early evening steam train trip in heritage dining carriages pulled by a vintage steam locomotive.
As we steam along the Peak Rail line through rolling Derbyshire hills, tuck into a lovely curry with friends or family.
Train departs from Rowsley South near Matlock for a 70 minute trip.
To learn more and book now, please visit https://www.foxandedwards.com/currytrain.html
Sunset Steam Train & Wine đˇđđ
Join us for a picturesque early-evening journey through Derbyshire on September 10th.
For ÂŁ24.95 per person, you will enjoy a journey of approximately seventy minutes with wine, accompanying snacks and a seat in a historic 1920s carriage.
Relax on the journey and give your weekend an unusual highlight.
To learn more about this trip and book tickets, please visit https://www.foxandedwards.com/sunsetwinetrain.html
The Tiny Trains Festival - April 4/5
See amazing models at The Tiny Trains Festival, April 4/5. Elsecar Heritage Centre, near Sheffield. KIDS GO FREE. Save 20% by booking now at www.foxandedwards.com.
Thereâs not long left to book for Retro Rides on Thursday 19th of September!
It's a full day out for visitors joining us at York, who'll get to enjoy 24 miles on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, time in Whitby to explore this famous harbour town and a heritage coach ride that gets you where you need to be - fuss free!
You'll board at 8:00 in York, and set off on a spectacular land cruise. Arrive in Pickering in comfortable time for the 9:25 steam-hauled North Yorkshire Moors train. Brace yourself for the sights and sounds of a striking National Park on this one and a half hour journey to the seaside. You'll have several hours in Whitby to look around before travelling back to Pickering by train. From there, our heritage coach whisks you back to York for 20:00.
This tour costs ÂŁ45 per person, which includes heritage coach transport to and from York, and 2 x one and a half hour train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Book Now - https://foxandedwards.merlintickets.co.uk/product/EVENT00012
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Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by - when life has so many stations, itâs lovely to welcome you to our âwayside haltâ of adventure!
Fox & Edwards Events is the the brainchild of two people, both equally enthusiastic about creating a thriving events business but from very different backgrounds! Weâve both provided short biographies below.
Hi there! Iâm Julie, a retired civil servant having had a successful career in criminal justice. I love to travel and experience new things and want to provide this for others. I am particularly interested in making our opportunities accessible wherever we can although our heritage can sometimes imposes constraints. Olly has so many creative ideas he has my head spinning but it is inspiring and exciting too! Look forward to meeting you all and providing you with a great adventure!
Hey up - Olly Edwards here! Spent my formative years travelling on & working with steam trains. From Cornwall to Aberdeen, Wales to West Yorkshire, Iâve travelled and learnt from the best about how to enthuse visitors. Now, I want to create amazing experiences for people just like you! Letâs make heritage a buzz word, not a past relic. Letâs see some beautiful things, make some special memories and get everyone engaged. Julieâs an amazing mind, with lots of experience, and Iâm a big dreamer so join the adventure today by following, liking, sharing & booking a ticket or two!
Are you an individual, company or charity? Would you like us to run an event for you? We are open to a range of ideas and suggestions involving heritage. Please make contact to discuss options on [email protected]
Our Aspirations
To run events that have value and meaning, leaving people with treasured memories.
To make inclusivity core to what we do, as far âas is possible with historic assets.
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To inspire and engage young people in heritage.
To create and grow a profitable business which contributes to local economies.
âTo imagine and think differently, continually innovating to build great moments.
To run events of a high quality and to ensure value for money.
