Here you can view the available jobs at Hever Castle & Gardens.
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.
Hever Castle
Head of Visitor Services
Events Coordinator/Day Visitor Manager
Full Time House Porter
Part Time Housekeeping Assistants
Hever Castle Golf Club
Full or Part Time Bar & Hospitality Supervisor
Full & Part Time Bar & Kitchen Staff
Kitchen Porter
Leith’s Catering
The catering and hospitality at Hever Castle are provided by Leith’s Catering, view their vacancies here.
Current Vacancies
Head of visitor services
Hever Castle are looking for a new Head of Visitor Services. This role focuses on leading and developing the teams responsible for delivering an outstanding service and exceptional experience to visitors. Whilst primary responsibility to deliver operational excellence, this role also focuses on the strategic development of the whole visitor experience, developing/implementing new approaches/ways of working as appropriately. With clear communication and an inspirational leadership style, you will be continuously looking to improve and develop the visitor experience. Alongside management of direct reports, there is a need to engage and work with key individuals throughout other departments, ensuring a seamless focus on this vision.
For further details see the full job description. To apply please email Jane Bradley with a CV and cover letter jabradley@hevercastle.co.uk.
Events Coordinator/DAY VISITOR MANAGER
This role sits within the Visitor Services Department and will implement agreed events and educational programming throughout the year. Working with the Head of Visitor Services and the Creativity & Design Coordinator to develop, plan and deliver a comprehensive event and activities programme for day visitors, encouraging repeat visits throughout the year. Working with the Head of Visitor Services and the Learning & Engagement Coordinator to develop and deliver the education programme and provide interactive engaging visits for children and adult learners.
Working as part of the Visitor Services team this role also provides support to the other departments as and when required, including Day Visitor Manager responsibilities.
This role requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
For further details see the full job description. Deadline 16 November, to apply please email Jane Bradley with a CV and cover letter jabradley@hevercastle.co.uk.
Full Time House Porter
Hever Castle is looking for a full time house porter to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who strive to exceed customers’ expectations. You will need a hand’s on approach, the ability to work under pressure and competence to work as part of a team or individually. For further details see the full job description.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Nicola Ferguson AManagers@hevercastle.co.uk.
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
Full or Part Time Bar & Hospitality Supervisor
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking for a full or part time bar and hospitality supervisor. Must have good experience in hospitality and customer service. Your aim will be to aid the Bar and Hospitality Manager to maintain quality standards within the club bar, terrace, restaurant and on course refreshments. Flexible working pattern, rota planned at least 2 weeks in advance with straight shifts.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact Kate Wittenberg on 01732 701017 or email clubjobs@hevercastle.co.uk.
FULL & PART TIME BAR & Kitchen STAFF
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking to recruit friendly, enthusiastic and professional staff to work within the bar and restaurant team. Hours to include weekdays, evenings and weekends, we plan ahead and aim to provide a fair rota.
Experience is preferable, however, training will be given.
Hourly rates of pay ~ tips ~ benefits.
Please send your CV to Kate Wittenberg – golfclubfunctions@hevercastle.co.uk or call 01732 701017 for further information.
Kitchen porter required
Hever Castle Golf Club is looking to recruit a Kitchen Porter to work within our busy team. Full or part-time positions available.
You will be expected to ensure that the cleanliness of the kitchen is maintained to a high level and will also be required to be a good team player. No experience needed.
Flexible with working hours with the ability to work weekends and evenings is essential.
For more information, please contact Matthew McLoughlin, Head Chef on 01732 701009 or send your CV to kitchen@hevercastle.co.uk.
Leith’s at hever castle
There are currently a number of year-round roles available with the Leith’s catering team to join our café and restaurant staff.
Applicants must be available to work weekends.
For further details on what vacancies are available, see the Leith’s website.
Restaurant Manager
If you’re a motivated and ambitious Restaurant Manager with a passion for food, exceptional skill set with high end industry experience – develop your career within the world’s leading contract caterer.
This exclusive and historic venue requires a committed Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptionally high standards of service, and who will work within a strong team of up to 20 to provide a smooth and professional catering and event service.
Up to £22,000, 5 out of 7 days – flexibility required with regular weekends. Evenings off! Meals on duty.
Fantastic new role due to growth within the contract, with clear progression and access to extensive online training to support your development.
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.
