Seasonal Kew Host

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Kew
Kew Palace
Temporary/Seasonal
£11.41, plus benefits and full training
Per Hour
Part time and full time hours available working on a five out of seven day rota that will include bank holidays and weekends. Contracts will run from 29 March-30 September.

Historic Royal Palaces manage four unique sites at Kew Gardens, including Kew Palace, the Royal Kitchens and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage. Telling the story of Georgian royal life at Kew, these places draw visitors from across the world. Bring their colourful history to life, and you will ensure they leave spellbound.

For 2018, an exciting addition will be added to these properties, as Historic Royal Palaces opens the Great Pagoda at Kew, a newly restored 18th century marvel of a building that has long been an icon for visitors of the Gardens. Tasks will be as diverse as conducting tours of the Palace, selling tickets to the Great Pagoda, or promoting the membership scheme. Security is also important and you will keep a close eye on the buildings and contents.

Posted in one of the locations at Kew you will be enthusiastic, welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable, with a talent for bringing the stories and characters of royal Kew to life. The role demands a positive attitude, an exceptional level of customer service and the ability to use your initiative, whilst working in a close-knit team. An interest in history is essential along with being GCSE-educated (or equivalent). Language skills would be desirable.

Kew Palace is open from 29 March – 30 September 2018.  There will be an induction week from 19 – 23 March 2018 where we will give you all the training you need.  We expect all candidates to be available for the whole period March - October 2018.

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce.  Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

This vacancy is closed to applications.