Job Opportunities

Volunteers

Kentwell has vacancies for volunteers with a wide range of skilled, especially active retired folk able to assist in the Gardens, Grounds, Shop, Tearooms, Gate etc.

Internships:

Kentwell offers each year two or three graduates with very good degrees (occasionally for outstanding GAP year students) internships working with all aspects of Kentwell’s activities: House Opening, Re-Creations, Special Events, Open Air Entertainments, Festivals, Weddings & Functions, Filming etc. These run from March through to October.  The work is 6 days a week including Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays.  Usually for 6 months March to October, sometimes to December

University Student Summer Vacation Placements
Kentwell's busiest time of year is June to October with a succession of Costumed and other Events, Concerts, Plays & Opera, Rallies, Weddings & Corporate Functions. Experience gained at Kentwell should prove of use for almost any career. Usually for a month or 6 weeks between May/June & September/October, especially June/July.

For both the above, Applicants should be bright, versatile, adaptable, willing to help in almost any of Kentwell's activities, able and willing to work long hours, be mobile and live (or lodge) reasonably close to Kentwell. It is hard work but you can learn a lot and work in a very stimulating environment and come into contact with many talented and lively people. Kentwell is very busy during the season but offers involvement in a wider range of activities than almost any other Historic House in England  Apply to Mr Phillips by e-mail with CV at any time.

Stockperson/Groundsperson

No vacancies at present

Gardener

No vacancies at present but Kentwell is always on the look out for skilled personnel and can sometimes create a position for excellent candidates.  Apply to Mrs Phillips

Function & Tearoom Staff

Responsible Persons

To assist with preparations for and serving Kentwell catering for Functions and in the Tea-room - usually at weekends and during school holidays.

You should be responsible, able to deal with public and prepared to observe high standards of presentation and service. Apply to Mrs Phillips with CV

Youngsters:

Opportunities for youngsters to gain paid work experience usually (but not exclusively) during the season (Easter to October).
Kentwell offers casual or part time work in a pleasant environment at weekends and during school holidays mainly working in a Tearoom and at Weddings and Other Evening Functions. There are also (more limited) opportunities occasionally at certain times in other areas of Kentwell’s activities. Best suited to bright, presentable students studying for GCSE or ‘A’ Levels or at University.
Apply to Mrs Phillips

Shop Front of House Person

No vacancies at present

Apply to Mrs Phillips