Come and work in the beautiful surroundings of Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
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? If so, take a look at our vacancies.
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
On this page you will also find opportunities to apply for trade space at some of our forthcoming events.
Education Assistants – Casual Roles
Deputy Head Housekeeper
Front of House Manager – Hever Castle Golf Club
Deputy Head Gardener – Full Time
Full & Part Time Bar & Waiting Staff – Hever Castle Golf Club
Kitchen Assistant – Hever Castle Golf Club
Sous Chef – Hever Castle Golf Club
Part Time Housekeeping Assistants
Current Vacancies
Education Assistants – Casual Roles
Hever Castle is looking for two enthusiastic candidates to fill the newly created Education Assistant posts.
These roles will involve working with children, especially those from visiting schools and helping to educate them about life in Roman, Late Medieval and Tudor England in hands-on workshops.
The roles will also involve taking educational tours and the occasional running of craft workshops during the school holiday periods.
These positions would be on a part-time, casual basis and potentially include bank holidays and weekends.
The perfect candidates would be those with a background in education, or a keen interest in teaching children about history and the wider world.
Anyone interested in these posts or wishing to discuss the roles further, should complete the application form and send it back or get in touch with the Learning and Engagement Department via learning@hevercastle.co.uk
Deputy Head Housekeeper
Hever Castle is looking to recruit a Deputy Head Housekeeper to join the management team. The Deputy Head Housekeeper will ensure the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas. Attention to detail and maintaining the highest levels of hygiene in the guest bedrooms, corridors, public areas and areas across the Estate is absolutely essential.
You will be expected to maintain all stocks of linen, towels and toiletries to levels suitable to meet the needs of the business at all times.
This role is a hands-on position. You will be leading a team, ensuring they are fully trained and checking standards as they work. You will need to ensure staff levels are in line with business demands and budgets, whilst supervising and directing all housekeeping members of the team.
We are looking for someone who will be polite at all times, well presented and comfortable with the demands of a luxury property.
The position would entail working 5 days out of 7. Weekends and Bank Holidays will be part of your normal working routine.
If you do have relevant experience at a similar position, you are available immediately and would like to be considered for the Deputy Head Housekeeper role, please forward a copy of your CV to nferguson@hevercastle.co.uk.
Front of House Manager – Hever Castle Golf Club
As Front of House Manager you will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of customer service and leading our front of house team of supervisors and assistants.
High standards, attention to detail and great communication skills are a must for this position. The role is very hands on and you will be responsible for managing events from large scale golf days and functions with your front of house team. You will have experience of operating a quality bar service, designed at encouraging members and visitors alike to stay and enjoy our hospitality.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and be willing to work early mornings and late nights as per the needs of the business. If you are a hospitality professional looking for a new challenge then we would like to hear from you.
Position requires:
- 45 hours work commitment per week
- Own transport
We offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Straight shifts (planned two weeks ahead)
- Meals on duty
- Free use of golf facilities
- Annual ticket to Hever Castle & Gardens and family tickets
If you are interested please view the job description and send your CV and application letter to jwittenberg@hever.co.uk. The position is available for an immediate start.
Deputy Head Gardener – Full Time
Hever Castle is recruiting a Deputy Head Gardener to assist in the managing of the award winning gardens.
You should have a passion for gardening with an interest in / exposure to garden design. Previous experience of managing a team of people is required. NPTC PA1/PA6A qualification desirable.
This is a full time role, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. To apply please send your CV for the attention of the Head Gardener to: ngmiller@hevercastle.co.uk
FULL & PART TIME BAR & WAITING STAFF
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking to recruit friendly and professional staff to work within the bar and restaurant team. Hours to include weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Experience is preferable, however training will be given.
Please send your CV to Kate Wittenberg – functions@hever.co.uk or call 01732 701017 for further information.
Kitchen Assistant required
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to work within our busy team.
You will be expected to ensure that the cleanliness of the Kitchen is maintained to a high level and will also be required to assist the chefs with food preparation.
Flexible with working hours with the ability to work weekends and evenings is essential.
Please send your CV to Kate Wittenberg – functions@hever.co.uk or call: 01732 701017 for further information.
Sous Chef required
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking to recruit a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef, providing a quality food service to our golf visitors, members and function guests.
You will have excellent food preparation and communication skills, be able to work well within a team and deputise for the Head Chef in his absence.
A competitive salary is offered for this position, based on an average of 45 hours per week. Other benefits include straight shifts, uniform, golf and passes to Hever Castle for family and friends.
Experience required:
- Kitchen experience of 2-3 years
- NVQ Level 1 and 2
- Experience of supervising staff
Please send your CV to Kate Wittenberg – functions@hever.co.uk or call: 01732 701017 for further information.
part time housekeeping assistants – ASTOR WING
The Astor Wing at Hever Castle is recruiting for part time housekeeping assistants, required for immediate start to cover the increasing business across the Estate.
You are responsible within a small team for the day to day cleanliness of the Castle, Astor Wing and all areas associated with it. You will need a hands on approach and ability to work as part of a team or individually. You will also undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head Housekeeper/Deputy Head Housekeeper/Manager on duty.
Weekend and Bank Holidays will be part of your normal working routine and will be incorporated into your rota. Candidates must be enthusiastic and motivated!
For further details please send your CV to nferguson@hevercastle.co.uk
Leith’s at hever castle
There are currently a number of year-round roles available with the Leith’s catering team, follow the links provided to apply:
Please note: Leith’s are currently only looking to recruit year-round staff.
Volunteers Needed – Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum
Located in the grounds of Hever Castle and Heritage Lottery Funded, the Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum is looking for volunteers to help run the museum and community outreach activities. Please read more and note that whilst the museum is located in the grounds of Hever Castle, these roles are not for employment (paid or voluntary) with Hever Castle Ltd.
