Visitor Assistant

Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Farleigh Hungerford Castle working a minimum of 7 hours per week in June and July and zero hours per week for the remainder of the fixed term contract until 31st October. Interviews will take place on 11th June 2026.

No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at one of the most intriguing medieval castles in the south west. Farleigh Hungerford Castle welcomes over 17,000 visitors a year who come to enjoy the fascinating stories of the sinister past of the Hungerford family who lived here for 300 years, bringing battle honour, court intrigue and scandal to the area. Our visitors also come to Farleigh simply to soak up the beautiful views, picnic in the grounds or pick up a historic treat in the gift shop.

We are especially keen to hear from you if you're interested in working at a smaller site where you will have involvement in all areas of the operation, working with one or two colleagues to manage a range of daily tasks across the whole site.

By joining us as a Farleigh Hungerford Castle Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.

It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview. The site is quite physically demanding. Ideally we are looking for someone able to start immediately.

Benefits include

• Comprehensive training
• The opportunity for career progression within the heritage sector in retail, food and beverage or general management
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Options to buy additional leave
• Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%

You can find out more about us here: and meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us:

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

If you would like to talk to us before you apply e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Frances Booth, Farleigh Hungerford Castle Manager, on ***email_hidden*** No agencies please.