Featured Jobs and Volunteering Positions

We are looking for a creative yet analytical mind to support the Marketing Manager to raise the profile of Abbotsford and Walter Scott, attracting new visitors and encourage return visits.

The Marketing Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing our brand message and driving customer engagement through our marketing strategies.

Through powerful storytelling, responsive communication, and strategic content, the Marketing Officer will drive paid ad campaigns, social media presence, and website content to help us connect with Abbotsford’s audience.

Read the full job vacancy here.

Experienced general cleaner required
5 hours per day Monday – Friday in a Heritage Property
Must be conscientious and very careful with the ability to carry out specialist cleaning (training provided).
Send your CV to castleoffice@sherbornecastle.com.

We’re looking for a bright, proactive External Affairs & Communications Officer with a passion for the special places we represent, a keen eye for a good story, sharp attention to detail and creative flair. A genuine interest in heritage and culture is really important, as is your ability to craft a good story and create compelling content, whether that be in writing or on video.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Hever Castle & Gardens is seeking an experienced Visitor Operations Manager to deliver an exceptional visitor experience, support the day-to-day operation and look after our commercial filming activity.

This role is 40 hours a week, including regular weekends, bank holidays, and evenings therefore we will need flexibility from you.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

The Estate and Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operational management, maintenance and development of the Ufton Court estate – including buildings, utilities, equipment and outdoor spaces. Working closely with the Head of Operations and wider teams, this role ensures the estate is well-cared for, legally compliant and supports a broad programme of educational and commercial activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role with oversight of day-to-day operations, planned and preventative maintenance, contractor coordination and long-term site improvement planning. The successful candidate will bring high standards, a proactive approach and a commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

The William Morris Society is recruiting a part-time Finance Manager, who will report directly to the William Morris Society Director and will be responsible for managing the efficient day to day running of finance systems and procedures.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Bryngwyn Hall and Estate are looking for an Estate and Events Assistant to join the team. This is a perfect job opportunity for a post graduate to be the first point of contact for enquiries. Polite telephone manner is vital, and the ability to work hard and be able to undertake a variety of tasks.

Read the full job description here.

Brynkinalt is a traditional rural estate comprising a Grade 11* Listed House, holiday cottages, dairy farm and diversified estate. We are now recruiting a house keeper or house keeping couple to provide security and maintenance for the principle house, help with events and manage the holiday cottages.

The successful person/people will work with our existing house keeping couple and take on responsibility for security, alarms, boilers and maintenance as they move into retirement. The applicants will be expected to work together and with the existing couple to learn the roles. This will include holiday cottage turnarounds and gardens, laundry, cleaning and helping with overnight guests. Longer hours during the winter months will be required to look after staying guests which will include some dinner and breakfast service.

Experience of the role necessary. The applicants must be able to take direction but also have strong initiative and an eye for detail.

The Bishop’s Palace is a 13th century medieval palace and has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. The Palace is surrounded by a breath-taking moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse. It is a beautiful and inspirational place to work. As a charitable organisation our purpose is to conserve The Bishop’s Palace.

Our Visitor Experience team oversee the day-to-day management of the visitor facing side of the Palace including admissions, gift shop, membership, and events. We are looking for a Visitor Experience Supervisor to join this team for the summer season.

Our Visitor Experience Supervisor will be working 2 days per week as Duty Manager and supporting the Front of House team to ensure all our visitors have a fantastic experience. You’ll need to be a confident, practical team member who can react to different situations.

Read the full job vacancy here.

Parham Park Limited is seeking a qualified Accountant to fil the role of Head of Finance.

Based in the Estate Office, the Head of Finance is responsible for managing the financial operations of Parham Park Limited and ensuring the integrity of all financial activities and records. The role includes all aspects of financial and management accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, banking, cash management, payroll, pensions, budgeting, year-end accounts preparation and reporting. The Head of Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for overseeing the work of the Accounts Assistant.

This is a part-time position and it is anticipated that to meet all the responsibilities will require a commitment of between 16 to 20 hours of work per week.

A full Job Description and information about the salary on offer can be provided upon application.
To express interest in the position or obtain more information, please email your enquiry to Parham making use of the link in the advert listed on Parham’s website.

Stansted Park is seeking volunteers to join the volunteer team as House Stewards.

Our House Stewards are essential in bringing this beautiful Edwardian House to life for visitors. Stewards are responsible for welcoming all visitors to the House and engaging them with the fascinating history of the property, collection and wider estate.

There is also the opportunity to volunteer as a tour guide and to assist with our events programme throughout the year.

Stansted House is open to visitors Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 1pm-5pm (last admission 4pm) from Easter Sunday to the end of September.

To discuss becoming a Volunteer House Steward further, please contact the team on visitors@stanstedpark.co.uk. Read the full job vacancy here.

Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and community-focused Community Engagement Officer to cover parental leave. This role is central to ensuring local people are involved in our exciting 19th Century Stables project, supporting engagement activities, events, and volunteer programmes.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a historic and community-driven environment. Find out more and download a job pack here.

Volunteer Chapel Stewards will be based in the beautiful Chapel of St Paul, located in the grounds of Stansted House. Once the site of the original medieval manor house, the Chapel visitors see today was created by the Reverend Lewis Way in the mid 1800’s. The Chapel contains a unique East Window with Christian and Jewish iconography and inspired the poet John Keats, who used the Chapel’s imagery in his poems The Eve of St Agnes and The Eve of St Mark.

Volunteer Chapel Stewards will be responsible with engaging visitors with the history of the Chapel and Stansted Park.

To discuss this volunteer role further, please email visitors@stanstedpark.co.uk. Read more here.

Stansted Park is seeking volunteers to join the team as Volunteer Buggy Drivers. This role is new for 2025 and would be perfect for individuals who love chatting to people and spending time outside in the grounds.

Volunteer Buggy Drivers will be responsible for driving the accessibility buggy between the Garden Centre Car Park, the Chapel of St Paul and Stansted House; providing greater access for visitors around the grounds during House opening and special events.

To discuss the role further, please contact the team on visitors@stanstedpark.co.uk. Read more here.

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join the team at Gainsborough’s House, the leading public art gallery in Suffolk. As one of the major cultural venues in East Anglia, Gainsborough’s House presents a programme of outstanding exhibitions and events. The ideal candidate will play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our visitors and ensuring exceptional customer care.

The Front of House Assistant will be part of a dynamic commercial team dedicated to delivering an outstanding visitor experience. Serving as the first point of contact, the Assistant will share essential information and guide visitors with orientation. The successful candidate will have excellent people and communication skills and will be confidence in ICT and payment systems. You will be someone who can work under your own initiative and as part of a small team. A flexible, positive and pleasant approach is essential. A specialist knowledge of art is not essential but an interest in art and culture is expected. The post will report to the Commercial Manager and will be based in Sudbury, Suffolk—a historic wool town that continues to thrive as a centre for silk manufacturing.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Kelmarsh Hall are looking for a wedding coordinator to join our weddings team. As wedding coordinator, you will be responsible for the sales, bookings, and delivery of weddings, ensuring our clients have a smooth and enjoyable journey from their first enquiry to the day of their wedding. At least 3 years experience in a similar role or related fields is desired.

Please email events@kelmarsh.com with your CV and Cover Letter by Wednesday 15th January.

For further information or queries email events@kelmarsh.com.

The Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) at Waddesdon is an integral part of the management team responsible for the oversight of a seamless House visit and visitor engagement programme during varied opening hours throughout the year to ensure that every aspect of the experience is taken into account. With extensive management experience in a visitor facing environment, the VEM will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, embedding their needs and expectations at the heart of the visitor experience.

Find out more and how to apply here.

Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, set mainly within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, an area of great natural beauty. The Estate extends to some 15,000 acres, straddling the borders of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Several areas of the Estate have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, providing a fantastic habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Much of the land on the Estate is used for agriculture and forestry purposes.

An opportunity has arisen for someone to join the team to focus primarily on the maintenance of gardens and borders of a domestic property within the heart of the estate.

Find out more and how to apply here.

Wentworth Woodhouse is arguably the most challenging and exciting regeneration project of our generation.

The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, creative and relevant visitor experiences, both onsite and online, supporting the aims of the 2023 Culture Strategy.

We are looking to recruit a Digital Lead on a fixed term contract to be part of our team. Developing a Digital Strategy for Wentworth Woodhouse and overseeing the creation of innovative digital content, provides the post holder with a significant opportunity to showcase digital impact in an iconic heritage setting.

The successful applicant will have a proven track-record of strategy development
and in the creation of digital content across a range of different platforms. This role is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to Lottery players.

24 month fixed term contract.

Read more and find out how to apply here.

An honest, trustworthy, dedicated individual is sought to support a Nottinghamshire based family. The successful candidate will be required to live in a modernised house, close to the family residence. A professional manner is essential, with excellent interpersonal skills, a smart appearance, confidence, a can-do attitude, and flexibility in working hours.

Find out more here.

Working closely with the Chair of Trustees, this role will coordinate essential elements of the NLHF-funded project at St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust. Key responsibilities include managing project administration, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. The Project Coordinator will oversee the volunteer programme, including budgets, training, and community activities, and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote heritage events. This role also involves preparing documentation for Trust sign-off, supporting business planning and budget oversight, and ensuring alignment with NLHF requirements for project tracking, reporting, and evaluation.

Find out more and how to apply here.

Ushaw is seeking a part-time Head of Finance to lead and manage the financial operations of the organisation. This role will ensure the financial health of Ushaw, a registered charity, by overseeing all accounting functions, implementing robust financial controls, and supporting the organisation’s long-term sustainability.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

6-month fixed term position, 19.5 hours per week. Applicants must live in the administrative district of East Hampshire.

This new role is to assist the Head Gardener as Chawton House begins the exciting next phase of the restoration of the historic gardens and the continued expansion of our garden public programme. The gardens have been transformed since 2020 to now nationally-recognised standards. This role will be hands-on using some garden machinery and taking on a breadth of horticultural tasks to uphold our high standards, working alongside a dedicated volunteer team to maintain the grounds, kitchen and herb gardens. The post-holder will assist with growing plants from seed, propagating cuttings, and working with the Events team and Head Gardener on a new garden event programme. The Garden Assistant will also support the Head Gardener and work as part of the team which will embark on the restoration of the Walled Garden for Jane Austen’s 250th celebrations in 2025, and work with the whole team on community planting days.

Find out more and how to apply here.

6-month fixed term position, 25 hours per week. Applicants must live in the administrative district of East Hampshire.

This role is responsible for some daily service and assisting with food production at Chawton House. Food service is primarily focused on a daytime offer in the Old Kitchen Tea Room, a takeaway offer from the Tea Shed, and tour and event catering (primarily themed suppers, BBQ or cream/afternoon teas). As this has been a growing and successful part of the operation, there is scope to vary and expand the offer.

Find out more and how to apply here.

6-month fixed term position, 0.6FTE.

The Assistant Curator will play a key role in managing and caring for the Chawton House collection and library, while supporting the ongoing development of our exhibitions and research services. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collections management within a small but dynamic heritage team. Working closely with the Deputy Director and a dedicated team of library volunteers, this role will contribute to future strategic planning for collections development and assist with the planning, curation, and installation of the flagship Jane Austen 250 exhibition and associated programming.

Find out more and how to apply here.

We are currently seeking new trustees for 3-year terms of office to include 4 meetings a year. As a Trustee of Chawton House, you will collaborate with board colleagues and the executive team to shape, deliver, and promote the charity’s strategic objectives. You will act as a critical friend, supporting the strategic and business planning efforts, and serve as an ambassador for the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the financial performance of the charity, ensuring proper preparation and submission of audited accounts, and contributing to the development of key policies. You will also offer your expertise and experience at board meetings and on occasional trustee projects and committees.

Find out more and how to apply here.

Parham House is a Grade-1 listed Elizabethan house in West Sussex. The buildings and grounds are owned by a charitable trust and the property is the family home of Lady Emma Barnard, her husband James and their family.

Parham has a long history as a notable garden and has received national press attention for its innovative planting style. The Garden Team currently comprises seven gardeners working in collaboration with Andrew Humphris, the Head Gardener.

The emphasis of this role will be on mowing, hedge-cutting, and the use and maintenance of a wide range of garden machinery. Training will be provided if it is required. The skills of the candidate should include the ability to recognise and care for a wide range of plants, including pruning and weeding. candidates should be energetic and self motivated. A minimum of two years prior professional gardening experience is required.

This is a full-time/permanent position (with occasional weekend working). 28 days holiday per year (including bank Holidays) and a salary in the region of £25,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Hever Castle is a historic and prestigious estate, offering a wide range of visitor experiences, events, venue hire, accommodation, and a golf club. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive PR Executive to join our Marketing team, working collaboratively to promote Hever Castle and create an emotional connection with our audiences through strategic public relations initiatives.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience who is passionate about storytelling, with a creative approach to PR and a strong desire to generate media coverage that showcases Hever Castle’s unique offerings.

Read the full job description here.

An honest, trustworthy, dedicated individual is sought to support a Nottinghamshire based family. The successful candidate will be required to live in a modernised house, close to the family residence.
Duties include:
– Driving duties for the family and their guests
– Ensuring a high standard of vehicle maintenance and cleanliness for the family’s vehicles
– Valet duties
– Hospitality duties for family dinners/events/parties
– Helping the existing housekeeping team as required
– Supporting the existing security team and providing general surveillance cover
– Some gardening duties primarily around the family’s residence (including patio cleaning, garage tidying)
– Swimming pool maintenance
– From time to time assisting the wider estate’s Hospitality team with some cleaning and maintenance duties.
– There may be occasions where you are asked to travel with the principals on short trips.
A professional manner is essential, with excellent interpersonal skills, a smart appearance, confidence, a can-do attitude, and flexibility in working hours.

Find out more here.

We are seeking a volunteer Shop Director to join the small board of company directors for The Merchant’s House Trading Ltd. We are looking for an individual with relevant retail experience who can help us ensure the shop is well managed, commercially successful and supports the visitor experience in this beautiful, unique and culturally significant building. This is an unpaid position.

The Merchant’s House is embarking on an exciting new phase as we embed our new strategic plan, having opened for full visitor access for the first time in 2024. As we embark on a new phase, we need to breath fresh life into our shop and ensure it is both commercially viable and supports the overall visitor experience to the historic house.

Read the full job description here.

The Merchant’s House is embarking on an exciting new phase as we embed our new strategic plan, having opened for full visitor access for the first time in 2024. As the Merchant’s House looks to expand its work and programmes with improved visitor experiences, education, and events, we are seeking to enhance our board.

We are seeking two additional trustees who can bring experience in the following specific areas:

A trustee with practical experience and knowledge of the Museum or Heritage sector, to help guide our work to process our collections, improve interpretation and visitor experience, seek grant funding, and achieve Museum Accreditation. This Trustee will also sit on our Heritage Committee.

A trustee with retail or visitor services experience, to help guide direction for our gift shop, located in the ground floor of the House and a vital part of our revenue generation. As we embark on a new phase of visitor access, we need to breathe fresh life into our shop and ensure it is both commercially viable and supports the overall visitor experience to the historic house. This Trustee will also be a director of our Limited Trading Company.

Read the full job description here.

Become a garden volunteer! Learn new skills, make new friends and become part of Nantclwyd y Dre’s extensive history! The garden is open every Monday from 10am – 3pm but don’t feel obliged to come every week. Just a few hours of your time, whenever you can spare, will help to maintain Nantclwyd y Dre’s beautiful gardens for our visitors and local community to enjoy. All aged and abilities welcome. Want to get involved? Send an email to heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk or pop into the gardens on a Monday and speak to one of our volunteers.

Read the full job vacancy here.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, active, warm, and friendly Nanny/Housekeeper to support our family. We have 2 happy little girls (a 4 and a 2 year old). The successful candidate will perform a variety of housekeeping and nanny duties, ensuring a clean, organised, and nurturing home environment.

Candidates must be/have:
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Own their own car and have a full, clean driving licence
• An enthusiastic, active, warm, and friendly demeanour
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of / interest in child development
• DBS checked
• First Aid Trained

Accommodation – A private and self-contained 3 bedroom property is provided

Salary – Remuneration to be negotiated in light of aptitude and hours agreed

Those interested should please initially contact Edwina Fetherston-Dilke events@maxstokecastle.com Thereafter, we will forward an application form and request applicants include a short accompanying note describing the reasons for their interest in the role. Initial interviews will be conducted by video conference (e.g. Zoom). If successful, the secondary round will include a face-to-face interview and site visit.

The garden team carry out gardening and estate care tasks to the standards required by Maxstoke Castle to keep the gardens looking their best at all times.

Duties will include: gardening (digging, weeding, edging, deadheading, planting etc) and general garden maintenance (keeping paths tidy, assisting with landscaping, cleaning paving etc.)

We are looking for applicants who can offer half a day a week ongoing or more concentrated, lengthier hours of support over the summer months.

Volunteers would have regular access to:

-The expertise and support of our Head Gardener David
-Cut flowers, fresh fruit / vegetables grown on site and fresh eggs from our chickens
-Dog walking areas in the Castle grounds and surrounding fields (areas TBA in advance)
-Complimentary access to our Estate events
-We host a staff Christmas party once a year so we can celebrate all our team and friends

For more information or to request an application form please contact Edwina at events@maxstokecastle.com

The garden team carry out gardening and estate care tasks to the standards required by Pashley Manor Gardens to keep the gardens looking their best at all times.

Duties will include:  gardening (digging, mowing, edging, deadheading, planting etc.), garden maintenance (keeping paths tidy, assisting with landscaping, cleaning paving etc.), tasks to do with the garden being open (leaf blowing and clearing, helping move café furniture and sculpture, cleaning sculpture, answering questions put to you by members of the public etc.) and some more general estate work (clearing fence lines, bringing logs in for the house, etc.).

Closing date for Applications: Tuesday 17^th September (please note – we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date).

For a job description and application form contact Kate on 01580 200888 or info@pashleymanorgardens.com

We are looking for a new Head Gardener with horticultural expertise to inspire and lead our garden team to keep these gardens at their best and develop them for the future.

Applicants should have solid, practical horticultural experience, preferably in amenity horticulture (appropriate horticultural training/qualifications are also desirable).  We encourage leading by example and demonstrable people management skills are essential.

Closing date for Applications: Tuesday 17^th September (please note – we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date).

For a job description and application form contact Kate on 01580 200888 or info@pashleymanorgardens.com

We are seeking a dynamic commercial and visitor experience manager to join our busy team to cover the maternity leave of the post-holder. You will be a customer focussed, energetic and proactive individual with experience of generating commercial income, excellent organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and demonstrable experience of working in a visitor facing environment within the heritage sector. The role will be available from 28 October 2024 to accommodate a handover period.

Interested candidates should visit the Fulham Palace website at www.fulhampalace.org/get-involved/vacancies, download and complete the application and equal opportunities forms and return them to the Palace’s business support officer by post or email (admin@fulhampalace.org) by 12 noon on Wed 4 September 2024. Curriculum vitaes will not be accepted without a completed application form. Interviews are scheduled to take place in early September.

Find more details here.

This is a full-time permanent role within the Garden Team at Parham. The emphasis will be on mowing, hedge-cutting, and the use and maintenance of a wide range of garden machinery. Skills should include the ability to recognise and care appropriately for a wide range of plants, pruning and weeding. The candidate should have well-rounded horticultural knowledge and be enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable working to a high standard both independently and in conjunction with the wider team and family. A minimum of two years prior professional gardening experience is required.

Find more details and how to apply here.

If delivering exceptional visitor experience motivates you, then apply to be Visitor Experience Manager at Chelsea Physic Garden!

We are looking for an experienced visitor experience professional, who in confident in their ability to create a welcoming visitor experience for all. A dynamic environment where no two days are the same, you will be responsible for leading the onsite visitor experience at London’s oldest botanic garden. The VEM is responsible for income generation targets associated with admissions and group bookings, and needs to confident in motivating team members to reach targets. Leading the weekly operations meetings, the VEM needs to be collaborative and solution focused, ensuring the manure delivery doesn’t block access to the site isn’t something you do in every work place! As we look to the future we want everyone to understand the power of plants in their lives, and the VEM is a key role in supporting this organisational ambition.

For more information, and the full role profile please visit here.

Scampston Hall & Walled Garden is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to lead our horticultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a renowned garden, ensuring its maintenance, development, and continued excellence. The successful candidate will manage a small team caring for the four and a half acre walled garden and the wider Hall gardens.

The role includes a recently refurbished 3-bedroom detached house on-site, providing an immersive and convenient living experience within the beautiful Scampston estate.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, skilled Head Gardener to manage the gardens of a Grade II* House, rural business centre and holiday cottage enterprise on the North Wales/ Shropshire border.

Main gardens consist of 5 acres of formal garden and lawns with roses, herbaceous borders and mixed beds, an additional 5 acres of woodland garden with ponds, trees and shrubs, and a further 3 acres surrounding rural offices. There are several holiday cottages around the estate with gardens to maintain and the main house also has a large conservatory with a collection of associated plants.

The house and grounds are used for corporate events and private hire throughout the year so attention to detail and a high standard of maintenance is required. You will help the owners to develop and improve the existing planting and the ability to supervise, motivate and work as part of a team is crucial.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

We are looking for a Security Operative, who will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, and the property at Ushaw. The role provides an active and reassuring presence to Ushaw’s visitors, staff and guests and involves monitoring the premises, conducting regular patrols, responding to emergencies, and providing excellent customer service during evening and night hours.

Please submit a CV and covering letter to jobs@ushaw.org outlining how you are suitable for the position by 5pm on Saturday 13 July.

Read the full job description here.

We’re looking for an experienced Grants Manager to support and develop Ushaw’s fundraised income. This post will manage and coordinate fundraising activity at Ushaw with a specific focus on developing funding from public funding bodies such as ACE and NLHF, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships with key funding stakeholders and supporting Ushaw’s financial sustainability.

Please submit a CV and covering letter to jobs@ushaw.org outlining how you are suitable for the position by 5pm on 22 July.

See the full job vacancy here.

Raby Estate is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist the Visitor Services Team to welcome visitors to Raby Castle, providing information about the heritage buildings and facilities within the attraction. Applicants should have a friendly and outgoing personality as they are the first point of contact to welcome thousands of visitors each year. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to work independently and as part of a team in an outdoor environment.

Read the full job vacancy here.

This full-time and/or part-time role requires someone with a can-do and common-sense attitude, together with experience in all aspects of garden maintenance and hard landscaping work, to join the existing team and assist the Head Gardener with the upkeep of this award-winning garden.

With an ability to operate and maintain a wide range of garden plant and machinery, this will be underpinned by the desire to undertake physically demanding manual tasks in all weathers using your own initiative. There are no line management responsibilities associated with this post. The Garden dept. has a Head Gardener and Assistant Head Gardener who you shall report to.

This full-time and/or part-time role requires an experienced Gardener with common sense and a practical approach in all aspects of horticulture to join the existing team and assist the Head Gardener with the development of this award winning garden of national importance which won the RHS Partner Garden Scotland in 2022. A sound knowledge of plants is required, along with the ability to operate a wide range of garden plant and machinery and the desire to undertake physically demanding manual tasks in all weathers using their own initiative and working as part of a team.

Apply by sending CV and Cover letter to Jobs@Dunvegancastle.com
Full job description can be found on our website at https://www.dunvegancastle.com/jobs/

The Lord Leycester are looking for two heritage assistants to support the site-based visitor operations team to manage the visitor experience at the Lord Leycester. This newly restored heritage attraction with café and giftshop re-opened in August 2023 and these placements play a crucial role in supporting the small, site-based staff team to develop and grow the visitor and volunteer offer.

You will develop valuable skills in working in a newly reopened heritage visitor attraction, helping to shape the visitor and volunteer offer. The placements will encompass duty management; event management; health, safety and security awareness and training; volunteer management; retail management; and customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of this multi-million-pound restoration project, working with the onsite visitor operations and wider project team.

Read more here.

A unique opportunity to spend a year living and working on a small, historic estate learning about the care, running, maintenance and workings of a country house open to the public. Run by the Godinton House Preservation Trust, one enthusiastic house intern is employed each year in order to develop knowledge and skills that will prove useful in developing a career within the heritage sector. You will join a small, friendly, passionate team, and have opportunities to learn a broad range of skills as well as the chance to pursue your own projects and interests.

Salary: £23,795.20 per annum

If you have any queries/questions, or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Chloe at house@godintonhouse.co.uk or on 01233 643854. To apply for the role, please send a CV and cover letter to Chloe West, at house@godintonhouse.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 15th June. Interviews will be held in June.

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Fairfax House is looking for volunteer Room Hosts.

Our Room Hosts are essential and valued members of our team. The museum cannot open to the public without them!

Volunteering at Fairfax House gives you the chance to protect and share a beautiful eighteenth-century townhouse. It’s also a great way to increase your skills and knowledge, especially if you’re interested in history, museums or education.

Find out more here.

This post will play a key role in assisting in the development, management and delivery of St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust’s fundraising strategy: particularly in securing match funding as we embark on a major programme of capital works to the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy. They will develop the match-funding strategy and pipeline, proactively looking for opportunities, and build relationships with funders, as well as supporting the Trust with administrative support that includes but is not limited to grant management and reporting. In the future, this will also involve a future wave of fundraising for the Grade I listed Abbott’s Tower and Grade II listed Cart Lodge, with the aim of bringing these important historic buildings back into meaningful and sustainable use as part of the Trust’s work.

Read more and how to apply here.

Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, set mainly within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, an area of great natural beauty. The Estate extends to some 15,000 acres, straddling the borders of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Several areas of the Estate have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England, providing a fantastic habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Much of the land on the Estate is used for agriculture and forestry purposes.

An opportunity has arisen for someone to join the team to focus primarily on the maintenance of gardens and borders of a domestic property within the heart of the estate.

Read the full vacancy and how to apply here.

The Raby Estate comprises landholdings and trading operations in Co Durham and Shropshire that are owned by Lord Barnard. Raby Estate business operations include in-house farms, let farms and residential property, visitor attractions and sporting enterprises across 3 Estates in Co Durham and Shropshire.

Raby Castle near Staindrop has been the home of the Vane family for generations and is open to visitors. Lord and Lady Barnard seek to develop the Castle and grounds so that Raby Castle becomes one of the foremost visitor attractions in the North.

There is also an extensive Estate archive and collection of fine art held principally at Raby Castle. Raby Estates now seeks to develop a curatorial, archives and exhibition programme to safeguard the collections at Raby and support the interpretation for visitors to Raby Castle.

Working closely with Lord & Lady Barnard and the Curator, this appointment involves responsibility for the archive collections, to include cataloguing and improved storage and access and supporting the development of exhibitions and interpretive materials for visitors.

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village is looking for an organised individual to support the organisation with ticketing tasks. As an integral member of the Marketing and Admissions team, you will help support ticketing set up, booking enquiries and reporting that help to deliver excellent customer service, event sales and drive admissions to this Arts and Crafts gem in Compton, Surrey.

Working collaboratively with the Head of Marketing and Admissions as well as the public facing teams, you will support creative tactics to drive sales online, help to manage group bookings, and understand customer needs to help develop the functionality of our systems. This role is critical to the continued success of the organisation’s exciting programme of events and exhibitions.

Organisation, teamwork and attention to detail are key to success in this position.

For more details and how to apply, see the full job description here.

Fundraising provides vital income to The Merchant’s House, and Event Support Volunteers will help to ensuring our events run smoothly and raise as much funds as possible. Event Support Volunteers will be front of house at events, working with the Fundraising & Events Coordinator to create exciting new events each year and preparing for them. This could be administrative and marketing in the run up, and then helping to set out events or even decorate the historic house for Christmas!

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Historic House Volunteers are vital in bringing The Merchant’s House to life, ensuring as many people as possible are able to visit this magnificent building. Welcoming our visitors and sharing their knowledge of The Merchant’s House, the Bayly family and the history of the house and Marlborough in the 17th century in a fascinating and enjoyable way will provide our visitors with the best experience possible. With training, Historic House Volunteers help to care for and catalogue our extensive collection, over 3,000 objects, paintings and items of furniture.

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A wonderful opportunity has risen to work within the Knowsley team, and we are in search of a bright, enthusiastic, and ambitious Chef de Partie who loves food and hospitality and has a desire to deliver excellent food in line with our fabulous reputation.

The Derby family have been renowned for their hospitality for six centuries and we pride ourselves on maintaining this tradition with the highest quality ingredients and food provenance. Our kitchen family are passionate about seasonal, locally produced dishes. As a seal of quality, The Earl and Countess of Derby personally taste and approve every dish before its inclusion on our menus. Here at Knowsley our main concern is respecting food and ensuring that every plate is treated with the same love and respect, whether we are creating a dish for one person or over a hundred.

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We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper to join our passionate and talented Housekeeping team.

Working Hours: 15 hours per week contract available. Hours can be anything between the hours of 8am – 11pm Monday through Sunday, must be able to work over weekends. Flexibility is key for us so please do let us know your availability when applying.

Salary: £12.25 per hour

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Maintenance Technician to join the team at Burton Constable.

Burton Constable Hall – an Elizabethan mansion house with collections, Georgian stables and Capability Brown parkland was saved for the nation in 1992 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. It has over seven-hundred years of fascinating history and, more importantly, an exciting and inspiring vision for its long-term future.

As Maintenance Technician, you will ensure that buildings and facilities at Burton Constable are well looked after, well maintained and compliant. You will be responsible for reactive and preventative maintenance of all buildings and facilities. No two days are the same at Burton Constable, so your approach will need to be flexible and adaptable. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and driven and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

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If you would like an informal discussion about the role please telephone Helen Dewson, 01964 508160

The Bishop’s Palace is a thirteenth century medieval palace and has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. The Palace is surrounded by a breath-taking moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse. It is a beautiful and inspirational place to work. As a charitable organisation our purpose is to protect The Bishop’s Palace.

The Visitor Experience Assistant Manager will support the Visitor Experience Manager and team in the day-to-day management of the visitor facing side of the Palace including admissions, gift shop, membership, and events. You’ll need to be a confident, practical team leader who can react to different situations. You will act as Duty Manager, support the Front of House team and support the fulfilment of the KPIs relating to ticket and membership sales along with secondary spends.

To join the team you will have experience of working in heritage, retail or hospitality, ideally with some experience of Duty Management/Supervisor at site open to visitors. You will excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills. You will be self-motivated, use your initiative and have the ability to resolve issues quickly with excellent customer service skills. You will also have excellent ICT skills and ideally experience with ticketing/till systems.

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We are looking for a small team of talented, skilled and imaginative freelance educators to work with us on our Learning Programme. Our sessions are designed to support pupils’ study of subjects including history, religious studies and art.

Our schools programme covers Key Stage 1 to 2 and encompasses a range of playful, practical and stimulating workshops for schools. The freelance educator role is essential to the success of this. The role is responsible for the delivery of high quality learning activities delivered to schools that will increase participation and generate crucial departmental income.

As a schools freelancer you will join our Museum and Learning Team lead by the Museum Manager and supported by an enthusiastic team of front of house staff and volunteers. You will engage and inspire school groups as you deliver a varied programme of activities.

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This full-time and/or part-time role is key to preserving the rich heritage legacy of the Dunvegan Castle and ensuring that we maintain our 5* visitor experience. We are looking for a highly motivated couple and/or individuals to join the team and clean the castle and estate properties (year-round) and our seasonal visitor facilities to a 5* standard (1 April – 15 October). You will ensure that all public areas of the castle and the associated visitor facilities are kept clean and well-presented. Working as part of a team delivering exceptional service to our visitors and the family when they are in residence, the ideal candidate will be an honest, self-motivated, and practical individual with previous experience in a similar role, capable of adapting to the requirements of conservation cleaning and managing their time effectively.

As we operate 7 days per week during our open season, this role will suit a couple/individual(s) interested in working flexible hours which may include some evenings and/or weekends during the season. In addition, situations may arise that require you to perform other duties or tasks as may be reasonably requested by your line manager.

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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is an iconic part of Scotland’s heritage at the heart of the 41,000-acre MacLeod Estate on the Isle of Skye. As the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years, Dunvegan is a multi-award-winning 5* heritage attraction, acting as a magnet for over 180,000 visitors per year.

This full-time and/or part-time role requires an experienced gardener with common sense and a practical approach in all aspects of horticulture to join the existing team and assist the Head Gardener with the development of this award winning garden of national importance which won the RHS Partner Garden Scotland in 2022.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2024. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefit package commensurate with this role. Please include current salary details (basic plus any benefits) and your salary expectations of the role when applying. The job description can be found at https://www.dunvegancastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JD-Gardener-2023-1.pdf

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is an iconic part of Scotland’s heritage at the heart of the 41,000-acre MacLeod Estate on the Isle of Skye. As the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years, Dunvegan is a multi-award-winning 5* heritage attraction, acting as a magnet for over 180,000 visitors per year.

This full-time and/or part-time role requires someone with a can-do and common-sense attitude, together with experience in all aspects of garden maintenance and hard landscaping work, to join the existing team and assist the Head Gardener with the upkeep of this award-winning garden of national importance which won the RHS Partner Garden Scotland in 2022.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2024. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefit package commensurate with this role. Please include current salary details (basic plus any benefits) and your salary expectations of the role when applying. The job description can be found at https://www.dunvegancastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JD-Groundsperson-2023.pdf

Capesthorne Hall is looking to recruit Hall Stewards, required to work when the Hall is open to the public on Sundays and Mondays from April until the end of October.

Working for 3.5 to 4 hours on 2 or 3 days a month, the role involves Hall security duties, directing visitors and answering questions on the history of Capesthorne Hall and its contents.

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We are looking for a highly motivated Castle Custodian with a passion for Highland history to help bring that history to life for our visitors. Responsible for recruiting, training and line managing the castle guides, ticket office and visitor facility cleaning teams, you will need to demonstrate drive and common sense combined with some experience of working within the heritage sector and knowledge of Scottish and Highland history.

Responsible for the conservation, interpretation, and presentation of Dunvegan Castle’s extensive historic collection with a mission to maintain its 5* visitor experience, you will need to be no stranger to a toolbox and take a hands-on approach to general maintenance, housekeeping and security. Your excellent communication skills together with your experience in a customer-facing role will enable you to manage guided tours, events, functions, media, and general public enquiries.

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Due to retirement, Wilton Estate, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the management team who will be responsible for all aspects of the operational, financial and business management of the Estate

Competitive Salary dependent on experience

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The Norwood Park Estate has an exciting opportunity for a Creative Marketing Assistant to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and contribute to the success of the estate. You’ll be working closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager, within a small and collaborative team to support and implement marketing activity for the estate’s multiple business streams.

This role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain broad marketing experience, supporting across estate-wide marketing activity. The ideal candidate will have a creative mind with strong experience of working on brand social media platforms and a background in creative graphic design. You should be comfortable creating content for a variety of channels and audiences, with the ability to demonstrate experience of this in previous roles.

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The Bishop’s Palace is looking for an Events Coordinator.

The Events Coordinator will work with the Visitor Experience Manager in developing and delivering our public events programme as well as working alongside the front of house team to welcome our visitors on a day-to-day basis. Our varied year-round events programme, along with visitor admissions and memberships, generate income which will ensure the longevity of this site for future generations. As the Events Coordinator you will take the lead in devising, organising and delivering the range of events. You will also act as Duty Manager on a rotational basis, supporting the front of house team.

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