At a Glance
- Tasks: Create magical experiences for guests at our festive Christmas event.
- Company: Join the welcoming team at Blenheim Palace, a historic and vibrant venue.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, complimentary event tickets, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Flexible hours required; great opportunity for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Be part of a festive celebration and make lasting memories for visitors.
- Qualifications: Friendly, enthusiastic, and comfortable interacting with diverse guests.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Are you passionate about creating magical, memorable experiences for guests? This Christmas, Blenheim Palace is looking for an Event Host to help bring the festive celebrations to life. Reporting to the Events & Hospitality Manager, the successful candidate will be the welcoming, knowledgeable face of the Palace for visitors exploring the festive displays. It's a role that plays a real part in making the season special for everyone who visits the Estate.
Fixed Term Contract: 9th November 2026 - 3rd January 2027
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that's okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
- Enjoys new experiences and relishes a challenge
- Comfortable interacting with a wide range of guests
- A passion for working with people
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to listen and follow instructions
- Previous customer relations experience would be an advantage
- Flexibility towards hours of work is essential, as weekend and bank holiday work will be required
About us:
At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.
We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.
We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.
And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.
Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.
How we hire:
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:
- Application review, shortlisting and interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
- Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
- Role-related task (this will be role dependent and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)
Accessibility and adjustments:
We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at peopleteam@blenheimpalace.com. We are happy to support you.
What's in it for you:
- Staff Discounts
- 20% on Blenheim retail
- 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
- 30% at The Orangery
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
- Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
- Instant discounts
- Discount on Days Out
- Day Passes for Family and Friends
- Monthly Adventure Play Visit
- Shopping Cards
- Weekly Shop Discounts
- Gym Scheme and Much More!
- Complimentary Event Tickets
- Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
- Staff Events
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free Fruit Wednesday
- Free breakfast on Friday
- Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
- Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
- Long Service Award
- Onsite Parking
- Free Blenheim Christmas Tree
Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.
Competitive
Hours
Zero hours, variable
Competitive
11-09-2026
Job attachments
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