Visitor Experience Officer
Lulworth Estate is home to some of the UK’s most iconic natural and historic landmarks, including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Lulworth Castle. Welcoming over one million visitors annually, the Estate offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich heritage, and unforgettable experiences.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Visitor Experience Officer to play a central role in delivering an exceptional, memorable experience for every guest. This role blends frontline visitor engagement with creative marketing support, ensuring that our story, values, and conservation mission are communicated consistently and compellingly. The postholder will also participate in the Duty Manager rota at Lulworth Cove, supporting the safe and smooth running of daily operations.
This role is varied and hands‑on and you’ll be a visible, approachable presence on site, helping visitors feel informed, safe, and inspired throughout their visit. Your understanding of what visitors need, enjoy, and respond to will help shape how the Estate communicates and evolves its offer.
About You
· A passion for providing excellent customer service and ensuring an outstanding visitor experience.
· A good understanding of site safety protocols, with the ability to follow and enforce safety measures.
· Marketing and communications experience including digital marketing, planning, scheduling and implementation.
· Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to engage visitors in a friendly, approachable manner.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team contributing to a collaborative, positive working environment.
· Good physical stamina and strength due to the role involving a variety of outdoor tasks.
· Flexible and adaptable with willingness to perform a variety of tasks and adapt to changing conditions or priorities.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by this opportunity and want to help shape unforgettable visitor experiences at Lulworth Estate, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Part Time
MOREPricing Analyst
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
The Pricing Analyst is responsible for maximising the financial performance of the Estate’s holiday park, pub and cottage portfolio for all of the various types of accommodation we let. This role analyses and sets pricing, availability, and distribution across all pricing channels to drive occupancy and optimise revenue. The Pricing Analyst will also work closely with the marketing team, providing strategic insight to support effective campaign planning, channel optimisation, and demand generation.
This is a full time, permanent role, offering a salary between £27,000 and £29,000 per annum. It is expected that this role will develop over time into a more senior revenue management role as the function proves its value to the Estate.
Responsibilities:
Revenue & Yield Management
– Develop, implement, and monitor revenue strategies to maximise occupancy, average daily rate, and therefore revenue across all accommodation types.
– Manage pricing structures, rate plans, and promotional activity in line with demand patterns and commercial targets.
– Analyse booking pace, market trends, seasonal variations, and competitor activity to inform pricing and yield decisions.
– Produce and present regular revenue performance reports, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
Channel & Inventory Management
– Oversee availability and rate parity across all retail channels, including Online Travel Agents, our own website, and third-party partners.
– Manage channel allocations and ensure the Estate’s inventory is optimally distributed to maximise conversion and profitability.
– Maintain consistent and accurate content, imagery, and messaging across all channels and booking platforms.
Website & Direct Sales Optimisation
– Collaborate with the internal teams to enhance direct booking performance.
– Monitor conversion metrics and user behaviour to identify opportunities.
– Support development of website promotional campaigns, packages, and book-direct incentives.
Marketing Collaboration & Strategic Input
– Provide data-driven insights to guide marketing spend, campaign timing, and audience targeting.
– Support development of annual sales and pricing strategies aligned with the Estate’s commercial goals.
– Identify emerging travel and consumer trends to support long-term forecasting and product development.
Data, Reporting & Insights
– Maintain accurate revenue data and dashboards for ongoing performance monitoring.
– Conduct post-campaign revenue analysis to assess effectiveness and ROI.
– Lead development of budgeting and forecasting processes for accommodation revenue streams.
Personal Attributes:
– Commercially driven, with a proactive approach to identifying revenue opportunities.
– Detail-focused with excellent organisational skills.
– Comfortable making confident decisions based on data.
– Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams including marketing, operations, and reservations.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREChef de Partie
Are you a Chef De Partie looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join us at The Weld Arms, situated in picturesque East Lulworth at the foot of Lulworth Castle and Park. As we head into our busy season, this is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our passionate and dedicated kitchen team.
As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section and play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes that showcase the very best of fresh, seasonal produce. You will work closely with the senior kitchen team to maintain consistency, creativity, and excellence in every plate.
About You
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Passionate about food, with a strong focus on quality and detail
• Enthusiastic about working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
If you are passionate about producing exceptional food and want to be part of a team gearing up for a busy and exciting season, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MORECook
Are you a passionate cook looking for a rewarding weekend role in a stunning coastal setting?
The Boatshed at Lulworth Cove is a busy and much-loved café, serving high-quality breakfast and lunch to both locals and visitors. Located within the beautiful Lulworth Estate, we pride ourselves on delivering a warm welcome and consistently great food in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a Weekend Cook to join our kitchen team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives during busy breakfast services and enjoys working with fresh ingredients to produce delicious dishes.
The Role
Working weekends as part of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking our breakfast-led menu, alongside a selection of popular lunch dishes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient service while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard
• Ensuring the kitchen is fully set up and ready for service
• Working efficiently during busy service periods
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Supporting stock control, portioning, and minimising waste
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly
• Communicating effectively with front and back of house teams
What We’re Looking For
• Experience working in a café, breakfast kitchen, or similar environment
• A passion for fresh, well-presented food
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Availability to work weekends on a permanent basis
If you enjoy early starts, fast-paced service, and being part of a friendly team in a stunning location, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Part Time
MORESeasonal Visitor Facilities Assistant
Located along the breath-taking Jurassic coast and on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and wider estate.
Job Summary
Our Visitor Facilities Assistant plays a key role in creating a welcoming, positive, and enjoyable experience for everyone visiting Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. By ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and easy to use, this role helps visitors feel comfortable and supported throughout their visit. The position is practical and hands‑on, contributing directly to smooth daily operations and high overall visitor satisfaction.
Role Purpose
You will help create a positive and memorable experience for all visitors to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, ensuring visitor facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming throughout the day. You will respond promptly to issues to maintain a smooth and enjoyable visitor experience, maintaining high standards through a proactive, hands‑on approach to daily operations.
This is a part time, seasonal role working 5 days/30 hours per week on a rota basis (including weekends and Bank Holidays) between April and October 2026.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREEvent Support Assistant
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
The opportunity:
We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic and proactive Event Support Assistants to become part of our lovely team at Lulworth Castle for the upcoming season. You will be responsible for providing hands-on operational support for weddings and events, ensuring smooth guest arrival, safe and efficient car parking, venue exclusivity and effective event set-up and breakdown.
These are seasonal roles until the end of October 2026, offering variable hours on a rota basis in line with our event schedule. Working hours will cover school holidays, weekends, evenings and some late nights for weddings and special events.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
MORESeasonal Hospitality Assistants
Join our team in one of the most stunning locations on the Jurassic Coast!
From the dramatic cliffs of Durdle Door to the tranquil beauty of Lulworth Cove, you’ll be working in a setting that inspires both staff and visitors. We’re looking for enthusiastic Seasonal Hospitality Assistants to deliver exceptional service across our coffee shops, ice cream parlours, cafes and mobile food kiosks.
Who We’re Looking For:
– Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
– Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic.
– Flexible and willing to work across different outlets.
– Able to work in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
– Experience in hospitality is a plus, but a positive attitude is most important.
These are seasonal roles, running until the end of September and offering both full and part time hours. If you love people, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences in a breathtaking setting, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply with CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
MOREHoliday Park Receptionists
Are you friendly, empathetic and a great people person? Would you like to play a vital role in ensuring our owners and guests experience a great holiday in a stunning location?
We require a charismatic, proactive receptionist to be the welcoming face and voice of our beautiful and busy holiday park overlooking the Durdle Door world heritage site.
Our park has a range of privately owned holiday homes, hire fleet and pitches for touring vans and tents and is popular with a wide range of holiday makers and owners, all of whom share a love of this idyllic, unspoilt coastline and countryside.
This is a full time, permanent role, working 5 days/40 hours per week on a rota basis. Our reception opening hours are Monday to Sunday between 9am and 9pm, therefore, evening and weekend working will be required.
Due to the location of our business, applicants must have a full UK driving licence and their own transport, or the ability to reliably commute.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com and join us for the new season!
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREHousekeepers
The Lulworth Estate requires seasonal Housekeepers to work at our beautiful holiday park at Durdle Door as well as our unique holiday cottages situated throughout the estate
Our sites are popular with a wide range of holiday makers and owners, all of whom share a love of this idyllic, unspoilt coastline and countryside.
Housekeeping is dynamic, hands-on work where no two days are ever the same. We’re looking for motivated, adaptable team members who take pride in delivering exceptional results and find real satisfaction in a job well done — especially during the fast-paced, high-energy changeover days of peak season.
Some previous experience of housekeeping to include cleaning and laundry is preferred, but not essential as full training will be given. Applicants will need excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn, total reliability and a hard-working attitude.
These are seasonal contracts, running until mid-September/start of October. Working hours will be between 12 and 24 hours per week, on a rota basis and will include at least one weekend day. The occasional early or late shift will be required and there will be the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during our busy periods.
Due to the location of our business, applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence and their own transport, or the ability to reliably commute.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now with your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
MOREChef
Are you an experienced Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
We are looking for an experienced Chef, with a strong background from a similar environment, to become an integral part of our hospitality team at our Man O’War Bar and Restaurant at our beautiful holiday park, overlooking Durdle Door.
Working alongside our existing Head Chef and kitchen team, you will be responsible for delivering service and the continued growth of our food offer as we extend opening hours. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about fresh food, able to work well as part of a team, and confident operating in a busy hospitality environment while maintaining high standards.
This is a permanent, full time position, working 5 days/40 hours per week and offers a competitive salary between £31,000 and £33,000 per annum as well as a fantastic opportunity for someone to demonstrate their existing kitchen skills and contribute to our future.
Apply today with your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
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