Waking Night Porter
Firle Place, Firle Estate, Lewes, East Sussex
- Fixed Term Seasonal Contract until 15 November 2026
- 24 paid hours per week
- £16.00 per hour
- Immediate start available (subject to interview and referencing)
An opportunity to work within one of Sussex’s most beautiful historic estates.
Firle Estate is looking for a reliable and professional Waking Night Porter to join our team and support guests staying at Firle Place and across the wider estate.
This is an active overnight position and the successful candidate will be expected to remain awake and available throughout each shift. You will be the main point of contact for guests outside normal office hours, helping to ensure they enjoy a safe, comfortable and memorable stay while providing reassurance, responding to enquiries and assisting with any issues or emergencies that may arise.
Working independently, you will also help maintain the security of the estate by monitoring security systems, carrying out routine property checks and ensuring our exceptionally high standards are maintained throughout the night.
Working Pattern
Friday: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
Saturday: 6:00 pm to 7:00 am
A 30 minute unpaid break is included during each shift.
Please note: Due to the rural location of Firle Estate and the overnight working pattern, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to their own vehicle and be confident driving manual company vehicles as part of the role.
The Role Includes
- Acting as the main point of contact for guests overnight.
- Responding to guest enquiries and resolving issues.
- Carrying out routine security and property checks.
- Monitoring alarms and estate security systems.
- Opening, closing and securing designated buildings.
- Reporting maintenance issues and incidents.
- Driving manual company vehicles as part of operational duties where required.
- Supporting the smooth operation of accommodation and venue activities outside normal working hours.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience within hospitality, guest services or another customer facing role.
- Holds a full clean UK driving licence.
- Has access to their own vehicle and is confident driving manual company vehicles as part of operational duties.
- Is calm, professional and approachable.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can remain calm and practical when dealing with unexpected situations.
- Is reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.
- Has a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Enjoys delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Hotels and hospitality.
- Guest accommodation and holiday lets.
- Historic houses and heritage properties.
- Country estates.
- Wedding venues and visitor attractions.
- Security or event operations.
- First Aid or Fire Marshal training.
What We Offer
- Fixed term seasonal contract until 15 November 2026.
- 24 paid hours per week.
- £16.00 per hour.
- Company pension scheme with 8% employer contributions, subject to the usual auto enrolment rules.
- 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), calculated on a pro rata basis according to contracted hours.
- Beautiful rural working environment.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Opportunity to work within one of Sussex’s finest historic estates.
If you’re dependable, enjoy working independently, take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and thrive in a role with responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please answer the screening questions and submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join Firle Estate.
Please apply via Indeed only. Applications submitted without screening question answers and a covering letter are unlikely to be considered. Please do not contact Firle Estate directly regarding this vacancy, as direct applications will not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- This role involves waking night every Friday and Saturday night. Are you available to commit to these throughout the duration of the contract if needed?
- Have you previously worked in a hotel, hospitality, security, customer service or similar role?
- Are you comfortable working independently overnight and responding calmly to emergencies or guest requests?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle? (required)
Work Location: In person
