Grounds Maintenance Operative
Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in keeping beautiful surroundings looking their best?
We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic seasonal grounds team member to join our friendly team, covering Durdle Door Holiday Park and our holiday cottages. This is a hands-on outdoor role supporting the presentation and maintenance of our holiday park, touring and camping areas, landscaped grounds and holiday cottages. You will help ensure all areas are clean, safe, attractive and maintained to a high standard for our guests and holiday homeowners throughout the season.
We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.
• Is reliable, physically fit and willing to undertake manual outdoor work daily.
• Works well as part of a team and can also use their own initiative.
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work.
• Demonstrates excellent people skills and a friendly, professional manner with guests and colleagues.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or a similar outdoor role would be advantageous, but not essential.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work in a unique coastal setting within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
• A varied and active outdoor role.
• Supportive team environment.
• Seasonal full-time hours with opportunities to develop practical grounds maintenance skills.
This is a seasonal role until the end of September and working hours will be 39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Fridays 8:00am until 3:30pm.
Please apply for this position by sending your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com .
Vacancy Status: Seasonal
MOREAssistant Manager – The Weld Arms
We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Assistant Manager to lead The Weld Arms – an historic, character-filled inn with rooms, nestled on the stunning Lulworth Estate, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Lulworth Castle.
This is your chance to run a truly special pub with a strong local following and a steady stream of tourists. Bring energy, ideas, and a love for great food, drink, and hospitality. In return, we offer a supportive team, beautiful surroundings, and the opportunity to make your mark.
What we’re after:
· Proven management experience in hospitality.
· A natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
· Passion for local produce, real ales, and creating memorable experiences.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary of £30,500 per annum.
· Enhanced pension contributions after 12 months service.
· Employee discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate, plus free entry to Lulworth Castle.
· Free parking at our three beautiful sites, Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
· A unique role in one of Dorset’s most iconic locations, an inspiring and friendly place in which to work, offering a wealth of career development opportunities.
Apply with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com and become part of the Lulworth story.
Vacancy Status: Full Time
MOREVisitor Experience Officer
Home to some of the most iconic landscapes on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Lulworth Cove welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. We are committed to delivering an exceptional visitor experience while carefully managing and protecting this unique environment.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Visitor Experience Officer to support the delivery of visitor engagement, marketing, operational management and programme delivery at Lulworth Cove.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and organised individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, visitor-focused environment where no two days are the same.
About the Role
The Visitor Experience Officer plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation and visitor experience at Lulworth Cove. The role combines operational management, visitor engagement, marketing and communications, programme coordination and duty management responsibilities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Estate to ensure visitors receive a safe, welcoming and memorable experience while supporting the commercial and operational objectives of the Estate. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent communication, organisational and operational management skills, alongside a proactive and positive approach.
Key Responsibilities
Visitor Experience & Engagement
• Deliver an outstanding visitor experience across Lulworth Cove and associated visitor areas
• Act as a visible and approachable presence on site, engaging positively with visitors
• Support the development and delivery of visitor engagement initiatives and interpretation
• Respond professionally and effectively to visitor enquiries, feedback and complaints
• Monitor visitor satisfaction and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support the promotion of responsible tourism and environmental awareness
Marketing & Communications
• Assist in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and promotional activity
• Create engaging content for social media channels, website updates and visitor communications
• Support digital marketing initiatives including email marketing and online promotion
• Maintain accurate and engaging visitor information across digital and physical platforms
• Capture content including photography and video where appropriate
• Help strengthen the profile and reputation of the Lulworth Estate visitor offer
Programme & Event Delivery
• Coordinate and deliver seasonal events, activities and visitor programmes
• Support the planning and logistics of public engagement activities and experiences
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful events
• Monitor programme performance and visitor engagement outcomes
Operations & Duty Management
• Support the day-to-day operational management of visitor areas and facilities
• Act as Duty Manager as required, ensuring smooth and safe site operations
• Assist with incident response and operational problem-solving
• Ensure high standards of presentation, cleanliness and visitor readiness across the site
• Support health and safety compliance and operational procedures
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, emergency services and operational partners when required
• Assist with managing busy visitor periods and traffic flow where necessary
Team Support & Collaboration
• Work collaboratively across departments including hospitality, retail, estate and operations teams
• Support and assist seasonal staff and volunteers where appropriate
• Contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement initiatives
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
• Experience in a visitor attraction, tourism, hospitality, heritage or leisure environment
• Experience in marketing, communications or visitor engagement delivery
• Operational or duty management experience in a customer-facing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience creating content for social media and digital communications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible approach to working hours including weekends and holidays
• Competent IT and digital skills
Desirable
• Experience delivering events or visitor programmes
• Knowledge of the tourism or heritage sector
• First Aid qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in visitor environments
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: Full Time
MOREFront of House Staff – The Weld Arms
Do you have a passion for hospitality? Are you looking for a role that fits your lifestyle whilst offering great opportunities? Would you like to work in a stunning location?
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to join our Front of House team at our popular gastropub with rooms, The Weld Arms. If you’re a natural team player with excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude, this is your chance to shine!
Located in East Lulworth, a stone’s throw from the historic Lulworth Castle, our aim is to offer impeccable hospitality and all-day-dining that reflects the soul of the location.
So, whether our customers are looking for a coffee and quick snack, family lunch, or delicious dinner, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.
What’s in it for you? Flexibility, stability, and the chance to be part of a team that values your contributions. Whether you are balancing other commitments or seeking a role with extra earning potential, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference and grow with us.
Whilst experience in a fast paced, high-end food and beverage environment is a bonus, what we value most is your energy, passion, and commitment to great service.
These are seasonal positions offering a minimum of 15 hours per week on a rota basis, with the chance to gain additional shifts during our buzzing busy periods – especially during the summer months.
Salary will be £12.71 per hour with holiday pay paid on top at 12.07% of hours worked (a total hourly rate of £14.25 per hour)
As the role involves serving alcohol, applicants must be 18 or older.
Are you ready to be part of a supportive team where your hard work and personality will be celebrated? Don’t wait – apply now with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com and start your journey with The Lulworth Estate!
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
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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