Friends Membership Assistant

The Devonshire Group; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Devonshire Group is seeking a friendly, outgoing Chatsworth Friends Membership Assistant in Bakewell. This fixed-term role runs 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, 3 days per week (Mon, Fri, Sun) 9:30am–6:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. You’ll talk to visitors about Friends membership and deliver high-quality customer service.

Previous sales experience in direct sales is advantageous. A confident communicator with a passion for Chatsworth events will thrive in this role, within a

Qualifications

• Warm and outgoing with confident conversation skills.
• Experience in direct sales is advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of Chatsworth Friends scheme and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Promote Chatsworth Friends membership to visitors.
• Engage guests, answer questions, and process sign-ups.
• Provide excellent customer service and upsell where appropriate.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Job description

Friends Membership Assistant

Company: The Devonshire Group

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bakewell, DE45 1PP

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

The festive season is a very busy time of year at Chatsworth, and you could be part of it by joining us as a Chatsworth Friends Membership Assistant for a period of 8-weeks over the winter.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term role working from 7th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027. You will work 3 days per week, Monday, Friday, and Sunday 9.30am to 6.00pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).

About you

You must be warm and outgoing, happy to approach people to talk about Friends membership and supporting the Chatsworth House Trust. Previous sales experience, ideally in a direct sales role would be an advantage. Our aim is to always offer the visitor to Chatsworth a level of customer service that exceeds expectations so this role will really suit a friendly personality who thrives working with people and has great communication skills.

You should have sound knowledge and understanding of Chatsworth Friends scheme and benefits, Chatsworth and Chatsworth events. https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/book-tickets/friends-membership/

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits which include https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/colleague-benefits/

Interviews will take place Monday 26th October 2026. A successful candidate will be required for training on the 2nd and 3rd November 2026.

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