Step into a legendary location and start your career in heritage at Tintagel Castle – no history degree required!
About the Company
English Heritage is a charity dedicated to preserving and sharing over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites across England. From iconic landmarks to local treasures, the organisation brings history to life for all. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement, it offers a supportive environment for people from all walks of life.
About the Opportunity
As a Visitor Assistant at Tintagel Castle, you’ll help deliver memorable experiences to around 300,000 visitors annually at this iconic and scenic coastal site. This seasonal role runs from April to October (32 or 36 hours/week depending on rota) and moves to a zero-hours contract from November to March. It’s a varied, public-facing position involving everything from selling tickets to sharing local tips and promoting memberships.
What you’ll gain:
- Full training and onboarding
- Pathways to progress into retail, F&B, or heritage management
- Opportunities for apprenticeships and event involvement
- Free site access for you and loved ones, discounts, and generous leave/pension benefits
What We’re Looking For
- A passion for people and excellent customer service
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Willingness to follow site procedures and maintain high presentation standards
- Confidence engaging with diverse audiences
- Ability to handle cash and understand financial targets
- Availability for weekend and bank holiday work
- Previous public-facing experience is helpful, but not required – training provided