It takes a great team with wide-ranging skills to look after and manage the Hever Castle Estate. From visitor experience executive to events coordinator, we’ve got something for everyone. Are you passionate, hardworking, and social?
Employment Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Complimentary tickets for family and friends
* Subsidised catering
* Discount from our retail outlets
* Uniform (where applicable)
* Complimentary golf on the 9 hole course
Visitor Services Assistant – Castle
Are you passionate about creating a memorable visitor experience? Would you enjoy learning about history and sharing your knowledge with our visitors? Could you deliver a warm and personable welcome as a member of our enthusiastic Castle team?
Hever Castle & Gardens is recruiting Visitor Services Assistants to join the Castle team. We are the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and are proud to offer an unforgettable experience to all our visitors. In this exciting role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding our historic rooms and artefacts while providing outstanding customer service to our visitors. From greeting guests with a warm welcome to sharing fascinating stories about the castle’s rich history, you will help create a truly unforgettable experience for everyone who steps through the castle gates. You will also have the opportunity to train as a Tour Guide, providing informative group tours in addition to your regular daily duties. Some physical work is required, which will involve lifting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Roles at Hever Castle & Gardens are seasonal, with this year’s contract ending January 2nd 2026. Our working hours vary depending on the time of year and the events we are hosting. We operate seven days a week, including weekends, occasional evenings, as well as public and school holidays, and therefore require flexibility from you. We are currently looking for a variety of hours but would request commitment of at least 24 hours a week with the emphasis being on weekend work.
Hourly pay rate, age 21 and over is £11.44 increasing to £11.69 on completion of successful three month probation. (Under 21s start at £11.18 increasing to £11.43).
If you are interested in the role, please read the job description, complete an application form and email it to castle@hevercastle.co.uk. Closing date is midnight on Sunday 2nd of February. We look forward to receiving your application.
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