Jobs

There are lots of ways to be a part of bringing Austen's life, home and work to life. From seasonal jobs to trustee vacancies, find out more about how you can get involved here.

Join our team for 2025

Want to be a part of the team here at Jane Austen’s House for the big anniversary year of 2025? We are recruiting for two Visitor Experience Assistant positions, one permanent, and one seasonal (to cover April to October).

Visitor Experience Assistants (and Duty Officers) are the first and last people our visitors meet here at Jane Austen’s House. As a VEA you would play a vital role in shaping their visit, ensuring that their time here at this special place is welcoming, comfortable, and inspiring.

If you would like to find out more, please read the job descriptions below.

Applications will close on Sunday 16th February.

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 3rd March. 

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to susan.rayner@janeaustens.house

Please note: you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer in the drawing room at Jane Austen's House.

Always ready with a welcoming smile and the answer to a question, our volunteers are at the heart of creating the warm and homely atmosphere of Jane Austen’s House.

Our team of devoted volunteers support activities across the site, from greeting visitors and sharing fascinating stories to conservation cleaning and helping at events.

We have a number of exciting volunteer opportunities to get involved in.  Please head over to our Volunteering page to find out more!