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Work in a place like no other...

Everything we do here contributes to the conservation and restoration of our historic buildings and landscapes, our employees are key to helping us to protect and sustain Castle Howard for future generations to enjoy.

Our experienced, dedicated and friendly team cover a variety of roles, from outdoor work in our beautiful landscape to inside roles within the House or Estate Office. It's a privilege to work at Castle Howard with the its vast history, stunning landscape and architecture, association with location filming and a vibrant working environment.

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Our latest vacancies can be found below. 

If you would like to apply for any of these positions please send your CV to our HR department via email at hr@castlehoward.co.uk or complete our online application form. 

 

Temporary Position
Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover-12 months)
Salary: £26,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
Join Our Team as a Marketing Officer! Are you a creative thinker with a passion for marketing? Castle Howard is looking for a Marketing Officer to help promote our Estate, Gardens, events, and more. From campaign planning to social media content creation, this fast-paced role offers variety, excitement, and the chance to work on amazing projects in a truly inspiring setting. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity cover, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
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Permanent Position
Groundsperson
Salary: £25,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
Are you passionate about working outdoors and maintaining stunning landscapes? Castle Howard Estate is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to help keep our historic grounds looking their best. It is the vision of Castle Howard Estate Ltd to conserve and restore Castle Howard for the benefit of future generations. It is essential that the appearance of the Estate is maintained to the highest standards for the benefit of visitors and other customers of the business. The Groundsperson role will cover all aspects of grounds maintenance including the use of tractors, ride-on and pedestrian grass cutting machinery and powered hand tools, such as brush-cutters, chainsaws and hedge trimmers. The Gardens department is employed to maintain the public areas of the gardens and grounds surrounding the main house as well as support for events and to other departments such as Forestry and the Lakeside Holiday Park. In addition, maintenance of the main avenue, Obelisk and VII Earl Monument are the responsibility of the Gardens Department.
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Permanent Position
Gardener
Salary: £25,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the late 17th century, is one of the most iconic stately homes in Britain. Its 1000 acres of landscaped Park, gardens and grounds are of world renown. In addition to sweeping lawns, two lakes, cascade, fountains, formal and walled gardens the estate also boasts the finest rhododendron and azalea collection in the North of England. The Estate is looking for a Gardener to assist in the maintenance of the designed landscape across the Grounds and within the walled gardens. You will be maintaining high standards of garden presentation in a way sensitive to the landscape context; carry out seasonal maintenance; effectively use composting systems; propagate and tend nursery stock and potted displays, inside and out. The ideal candidate will be conscientious, practical, have basic plant knowledge and be proficient in a range of horticultural skills. A friendly manner with visitors and a broad understanding of current health and safety legislation are also important.
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Our Benefits

Working at Castle Howard comes with a range of great benefits, including...

  • Free entry into the House and Gardens
  • 20% discount in our retail shops and catering outlets
  • 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension plan
  • Death in service (permanent staff only)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Passes to other visitor attractions
  • Uniform and tools provided
  • Training opportunities
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Sociable working hours