Department: Gardens & Estates
Status: Temporary / Seasonal
Location: Hampton Court Palace
Salary: £28,909 per annum pro rata, plus AHS (£1,606 pro rata). Based on a basic hourly rate of £17.30 (plus AHS). Historic Royal Palaces intends to continue honouring the London Living Wage increase from 1 April 2026.
Hours: 38 hours per week, end of March to end of October 2026
Positions available: Two full-time roles, including weekends and bank holidays
About The Role
We are 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. To find out more, please visit our strategy page found here Our strategy | Historic Royal Palaces
We have an exciting seasonal opportunity to join our team as Play Garden Attendants.
Our Magic Garden is designed to engage, inspire, excite, and surprise our young visitors and their families, providing a fun and stimulating experience that the whole family can explore together, with elements that appeal to adults as well as children. Our Magic Garden offers children a stimulating and challenging environment for them to explore and develop their abilities. As the Play Garden Attendant, you will provide a presence in the Garden to ensure this can be explored safely.
Your main duties will involve:
- Acting as the first point of contact for visitors