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Castle and Visitor Coordinator
Powderham Castle —Exeter
- £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Leisure Assistant
Fusion School Services —Exeter
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
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Sports and Leisure - Activity and Leisure Assistant - AT2
Parkdean Resorts —Torquay
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
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Care Assistant (Activities focus)
Doneraile Residential Care Home Ltd —Newton Abbot
- £13.10 an hour
- Overtime
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Flexible schedule
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Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
Sanctuary Care —Exeter
- £13.27 an hour
- Nursing home
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Care Assistant
Sanctuary Care —Exmouth
- £13.27 an hour
- Nursing home
- No experience needed
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistant
HTG-UK —Exeter
- £14.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Care Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Exmouth
- £13.26 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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New Homes Assistant
Stags —Exeter
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Food and Beverage Assistant
Valor Hospitality —Exeter
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Female Bank Health Care Assistant - Bovey Tracey
StanleySmith Case Management —Newton Abbot
- £19 - £22 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Operations Assistant
University of Exeter —Exeter
- £25,528 a year
- University
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Community Host/ Leisure Assistant
Vivify Venues —Lyme Regis
- £13.21 an hour
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Learning Leader
The Deaf Academy —Exmouth
- £19,800 - £20,793 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
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Lunch Cover Assistant
Happy Days Nurseries —Exeter
- Up to £12.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant
Devon Pubs and Hotels —Dawlish
- £12.21 - £13.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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GBP 8170 Programme Assistant (Interdisciplinary Pathways)
University of Exeter —Exeter
- From £28,029 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- University
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Care Assistant (Bank)
Amica Care Trust —Exmouth
- £12.82 - £13.09 an hour
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
9d
GBP 8183 Student Recruitment & Events Assistant
University of Exeter —Exeter
- From £28,029 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Customer service
- University
3d

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Castle and Visitor Coordinator

Powderham Castle
Exeter

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Job details

Part-time | Fixed term contract
£26,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Hospitality
Supervising experience
First Aid Certification
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Title: Castle and Visitor Coordinator

Reports To: Heritage Manager

Location: Powderham, Devon

Terms : 24 Hours / Fixed Term Until 31st October 2026 with opportunity to review and extend

Days: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 3.30pm and Sundays 9:00am - 3.30pm

Annual Leave: 30 days per year pro rata depending on working pattern

Pension: Eligible to join the company pension scheme

Salary : £26,000 pro rata (£16,640)

Purpose

The Castle and Visitor Coordinator plays a key operational role in the daily delivery of the visitor experience within the Castle and wider visitor operation.

Reporting to the Heritage Manager, the role supports the smooth day-to-day running of the Castle during public opening, ensuring the house and visitor areas are consistently presented to a high standard and are fully ready to welcome visitors each morning.

The role combines frontline visitor engagement with operational coordination and team leadership responsibilities. This role will take ownership of the daily visitor experience within the Castle, supporting and supervising the Guides and Visitor Services team while ensuring a welcoming, safe, well-organised and high-quality experience for all visitors.

This is a hands-on role requiring visibility across the site, flexibility, initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team support. The role forms part of the daily operational support structure for the Castle, contributing to routine visitor operations and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Visitor Experience and Frontline Leadership

The Attraction Assistant supports the delivery of visitor services across the site.

Ensure the Castle and visitor-facing areas are fully prepared and public-ready each morning
Deliver guided tours and visitor talks where required
Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging visitor experience at all times
Act as a visible and supportive presence across the Castle during opening hours
Take ownership of the day-to-day visitor experience within the Castle

Operational Coordination and Duty Management

The Castle and Visitor Coordinator supports the smooth and effective daily operation of the Castle and visitor services team.

Coordinate day-to-day operational activity within the Castle during public opening
Ensure the Castle and visitor areas are ready for visitors at the start of each day and maintained throughout opening hours
Provide practical operational support across visitor-facing areas to ensure smooth daily operations
Contribute to routine operational procedures, including opening and closing activities, team communications and visitor support
Support colleagues through daily team coordination, including break cover and responding to short-term operational needs
Respond calmly and effectively to operational issues as they arise
Ensure public areas remain safe, tidy and well-presented throughout the day
Assist with the set-up and preparation of tours, group visits and activities
Work flexibly to support the wider operational needs of the estate and visitor operation

Team Development and Support

Support the line management of Guides and Visitor Services team
Produce rotas and daily team coordination
Support training, guidance and development of frontline teams
Foster a positive, collaborative and professional team culture
Ensure teams feel supported, informed and confident in daily operations
Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteers within the Castle operation
Stand in and provide operational support during periods of sickness or absence
Lead by example through a hands-on and proactive approach

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in a customer-facing role
Experience supervising or coordinating teams
Friendly, approachable and confident with the public
Strong communication and organisational skills
Reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work
Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy visitor environment
Willingness to work weekends and support operational requirements
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to deliver guided tours and visitor engagement activities

Desirable

Experience in heritage, tourism, hospitality or visitor attractions
Experience of operational coordination
Interest in heritage, culture and historic houses
Experience working with volunteers
Experience using ticketing or point-of-sale systems
First Aid qualification

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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