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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. 

 

Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Permanent Position
Head of Landscape and Gardens
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Castle Howard, one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes, is seeking a visionary Head of Landscape and Gardens to lead the stewardship and development of its extraordinary grounds and gardens. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the late 17th century, Castle Howard’s grounds are a globally significant example of the ‘English heroic’ style, featuring formal gardens, lakes, cascades, fountains, and the celebrated Ray Wood - home to the finest rhododendron and azalea collection in Northern England and curated in partnership with RBG Kew. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a living landscape steeped in history and natural beauty. You’ll lead a talented team in preserving and enhancing the estate’s horticultural legacy, while delivering an inspiring visitor experience and championing sustainable land management.
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Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Christmas Position
Show Manager “Father Christmas in the Castle" at Castle Howard
Salary: Dependent on experience. Seasonal (November - December 2025)
Castle Howard is seeking a proactive and highly organised Show Manager to lead the delivery of our enchanting Father Christmas in the Castle experience. This hands-on role oversees every aspect of the show’s operation, from set-up to close-down — ensuring a smooth, magical, and memorable experience for visiting families. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, brings calm and confidence to busy live environments, and enjoys the joy and chaos of Christmas.
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Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Permanent Position
Chef
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Castle Howard is looking for a versatile Chef to join our dynamic kitchen and café team. This role allows you to focus on fresh daily bakery production while also supporting the café kitchen team during busy daytime service without super-early starts or late-night shifts.
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Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Permanent Position
Chef Assistant
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Castle Howard is looking for an enthusiastic Chef Assistant to join our friendly kitchen and café team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in catering, with full training and guidance provided. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both bakery production and café kitchen service, with the option to progress towards a formal apprenticeship if desired. This role offers daytime hours, no super-early starts or late-night shifts, giving you a great work-life balance in a unique and inspiring heritage environment.
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Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Permanent Position
Groundsperson
Salary: £26,250 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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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