Work at the National Remembrance Gardens

There are lots of ways to get involved with the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens, from volunteer roles to paid positions.

We are currently recruiting for the below positions. Please also read on to find out about how else you can get involved. 

Coffee machine at the National Remembrance Gardens coffee shop

Food Service Assistant

Fixed term contract | Part time

 

 

We’re looking for an experienced Food Service Assistant to join our busy catering team at the National Remembrance Gardens on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

 

With a 380-seat restaurant, coffee shop, large-scale events and hospitality functions catering for up to 500 guests, this is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. From serving freshly prepared meals and barista-style coffees to supporting special events and functions, you’ll be part of a team delivering a great food and drink experience across one of the UK’s most distinctive visitor destinations.

 

Salary: £21,085.50 per annum

Application closing date: 18 November 2026

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Kitchen Assistant

Casual contract

 

We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy Foodservices Team here at the National Remembrance Gardens. With everything from a 380-cover restaurant and coffee shop to large-scale events, private functions and outdoor catering, there’s plenty of variety. You’ll work alongside our chefs across two fully equipped kitchens, helping with food preparation, service and the day-to-day running of our catering operations.

 

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Application closing date: 18 November 2026

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Exploring the National Remembrance Gardens

Other Opportunities:

Talent In the Ranks Participant singing at Remembrance Sunday 2024

Talent in The Ranks

We are looking for participants to take part in the Talent in The Ranks programme in 2027.


Whether you are highly experienced or completely new to music or spoken word, this programme offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to develop your creative practice, build confidence, share or strengthen skills, and support wellbeing through creativity.


To find out how to take part please click the button below. 

Talent in The Ranks

Work experience

Join us for a week's work experience at the National Remembrance Gardens and discover the benefits of exploring this wonderful site. You'll learn about the various job roles that contribute to the organisation's success of welcoming over 300,000 visitors a year, from groundskeeping to marketing, education, and retail. This opportunity allows you to see the Gardens from behind the scenes and gain valuable insights into its operations. Suitable for students in school years 10 - 12.

Monday 21 June - Friday 25 June 2027

 

Applications for the above 2027 dates are now open, please complete the below application form and email to nrglearning@britishlegion.org.uk to apply.

 

Download a work experience application form
Guided walk with one of the National Remembrance Gardens dedicated volunteers

Volunteering

If you're passionate about the work of the National Remembrance Gardens, are keen to help us grow and develop and have regular time to commit, you might be interested in volunteering with us.

 

Volunteering