Seasonal Contract Available
- Immediately – 13th September 2026
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share.
2026 Exhibition at Kensington Palace:
The Last Princesses of Punjab: Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life. Sophia and her sisters Catherine and Bamba, her mother Bamba Muller, grandmother Jind Kaur and godmother Queen Victoria each expressed womanhood, power, and royalty in different ways. They infused their identities and heritage into the causes they devoted themselves to, and became powerful changemakers in their own right.
For the first time, Queen Victoria's childhood home of Kensington Palace will offer an intimate look into six lives shaped by Empire. This new exhibition — created to celebrate Sophia's 150th birthday — will focus on the women of a royal dynasty whose destinies were profoundly and violently transformed by it. We are looking for seasonal staff to support the operation of this exciting exhibition.
As a Palace Host (Sales) at Kensington Palace every moment is an opportunity to make someone’s day. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and creating memorable customer experiences for all our visitors in order to generate the money to grow our impact and care for our palaces.
Your main role will be to support the delivery of on-site sales targets and KPIs, including Retail sales, Admissions sales, Membership sales and Ticket scanning.
You will also ensure the Retail and Admissions areas are presented to the expected standards and ensure that all published ticketing and cash handling procedures are adhered to.
As a Palace Host (Sales) you will also undertake cross-role working as and when required to support the Palace Host Guides and Palace Hosts in the running of the palace and the visitor experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and working as part of a team, with a strong drive for achieving sales targets. You will have a positive and flexible approach, being able to adapt your style and respond to visitor needs.
We are a charity for everyone, an ‘Investor in People’, and we want you to fulfil your potential and enjoy your work.
Closing Date: This advert will close once the position has been filled.