Keykeeper - Kirby Muxloe Castle

English Heritage; Blaby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national heritage organization is hiring a Keykeeper for Kirby Muxloe Castle. The role involves ensuring safe access for visitors and contractors, performing safety checks, and facilitating public access during open hours. Candidates should be self-motivated and ideally reside nearby. Excellent benefits are provided, including free access to heritage sites and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Opportunities to attend live events

Free access to English Heritage sites

25% discount in shops and cafes

28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor work and activity effectively.
• Able to carry out safety and security checks.
• Initiative to work with limited supervision.
• Residence within a reasonable distance of Kirby Muxloe Castle.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe access to the site for contractors and visitors.
• Facilitate public access during open hours.
• Record safety checks and report any defects.

Job description

Visitors can wander around Kirby Muxloe Castle's picturesque moat and explore its fine gatehouse and complete corner tower.

Role: Kirby Muxloe Castle Keykeeper

You will be responsible for providing safe access to the site at agreed times for contractors, English Heritage staff, and volunteers. You will also monitor work and activity where necessary. Additionally, you will open the site to facilitate public access during open hours, including pre-booked activities, tours, school visits, or community events.

The role involves carrying out safety and security checks, recording these checks, and reporting defects and required works on English Heritage systems. You should be able to use your initiative and work with limited or no supervision. Ideally, you will need to live within a reasonable distance of Kirby Muxloe Castle.

Benefits include:

1. Opportunities to attend live music and history events
2. Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to 6 friends or family members
3. 25% discount in shops and cafes
4. Statutory maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
5. 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
6. Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Interview Details:

Interviews will be held on 23rd October at Kirby Muxloe Castle.

Learn More:

About us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/

Meet our team: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Our Commitment:

English Heritage values diversity and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We support wellbeing through mental health initiatives, employee assistance programs, and reasonable adjustments.

For workplace adjustments or questions before applying, contact Ed McGregor, Volunteer and Engagement Manager, West, at [e-mail].

Closing date: 8th October 2025, 23:59:59.