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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.

Current Vacancies

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. 

 

Permanent Position
Art Handler / Caretaker
Are you someone who takes pride in preserving history and ensuring everything runs like clockwork behind the scenes? Castle Howard is looking for a reliable, hands-on Art Handler/Caretaker to support the care, security, and maintenance of our extraordinary collection and historic estate. This unique role combines specialist art handling with essential caretaking duties, playing a key part in safeguarding our heritage and supporting the daily operations of this iconic home.
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Permanent Position
Senior Gardener
Salary: £27,551 per annum, 40 hours per week plus occasional weekend work
Castle Howard Estate Ltd is a renowned visitor attraction and working rural estate located just outside York. With a rich history spanning over 300 years, we welcome nearly 250,000 visitors annually to our stunning house and gardens. Our estate offers a variety of experiences, including events, shops, and cafes, while maintaining its status as a family home. Job Purpose: To maximise visitor enjoyment by maintaining excellent standards of presentation and plantswo/manship within the gardens of Castle Howard, involving borders, planters, etc. in accordance with the agreed work plan. A Senior Gardener will support the supervision and organisation of Castle Howards growing volunteer scheme. Whilst this role will centre around gardening in the Walled Garden work will also take place in the Grounds and Park.
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Seasonal Position
Catering Assistant
Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour, variety of hours available
Find out more about working as a Catering Assistant in one of our wonderful and vibrant catering outlets.
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Permanent Position
General Builder
Salary: £29,500 per annum, 40 hours per week
Castle Howard is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic General Builder to join our dedicated team. General building work including reactive repairs, refurbishment projects, improvement and conservation works on the Estate buildings and House.
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Permanent Position
Gardener
Salary: £26,250 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