Current vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working at Waddesdon. See availability and full details for our positions below.
Job Vacancies
If you are interested in any of our roles please email a CV and cover letter to:
application@waddesdon.org.uk or call 01296 653258 for more information.
Learning Officer
This role is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating learning workshops for visiting children and young people.
Closing Date: Sunday 28 April 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Five Arrows Hotel Kitchen Porter
The Kitchen Porter/Assistants main responsibility is to keep the kitchen areas clean and tidy, making sure the food preparation areas are sanitized and all equipment is cleaned and washed accordingly. As a kitchen assistant you may also be asked to help with food prep work. If you enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen environment, we would love to meet you!
Closing Date: midnight, Friday 19 April 2024
Interview Date: w/c 22 April 2024
Wedding Cake Tour Guide
The Wedding Cake Guide is part of the Visitor Experience team and will work within the visitor operation, delivering tours and supporting free-flow access to the Wedding Cake installation Wednesday to Sunday throughout the season.
Closing Date: midnight Tuesday 23 April 2024
Interview Date: w/c 29 April 2024
Visitor Experience Assistant
The Visitor Experience Assistant is part of the Visitor Experience team and will work across the visitor operation in varied roles (House and Grounds) throughout the site.
Closing Date: midnight Sunday 21 April 2024
Interview Date: w/c 29 April 2024
Visitor Welcome Assistant
The Visitor Welcome Assistant is part of the Visitor Experience team and are responsible for delivering an exceptional experience to all visitors, who will feel welcomed, appreciated and engaged as a consequence of the service and welcome provided.
Closing Date: midnight Sunday 5 May 2024
Interview Date: shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview while the role is open. We reserve the right to close the job role early if we find a suitable candidate.
Part-time Housekeeping Supervisor (2 positions available)
There are two part-time Housekeeping Supervisor roles within the Housekeeping Department. They are responsible for completing consistent and thorough cleaning of visitor, staff and accommodation areas across the Manor during opening hours and across the seven-day operation.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 21 April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 1 or Tuesday 2 May 2024
Interim Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)
The role of Interim Marketing Manager focuses on all aspects of traditional and digital marketing activity, both B2B and B2C, in support of commercial activities of the trading company RWL and any special projects for the Rothschild Foundation e.g. future commercial property developments, grant giving activity.
Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 18 April 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 25 April 2024, first round zoom interview with panel and competency-based questions. Second round 1 May and in person at Waddesdon with a panel and an opportunity for a more informal discussion and to meet members of the Marketing Department
Daytime Commis Chef
We are looking for Commis Chef who is passionate about food and delivering exceptional service alongside our talented kitchen team, in a stunning location. We operate Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off. Occasional evenings may be required when we host special dinners, and there are no split shifts.
Closing Date: midnight, Sunday 28 April 2024
Interview Date: we will invite suitable candidates in for a trial while the role is open. We reserve the right to close the job role early if we find a suitable candidate.
Interim Grants Manager (Fixed Term until April 2025)
As a Grants Manager you will help us to identify, assess, and manage grants across our funding programmes.
Closing Date: 5pm Tuesday 16 April 2024
Interview Date: 24 or 25 April 2024
Security Officer
The post of Security Officer (SO) will be responsible for maintaining the physical security of Waddesdon Manor and its estates consisting of approx. 6000 acres and several external buildings. You will ensure that the company’s policies and procedures are followed at all times and all issues are resolved in an effective and timely manner.
The role will be the customer-facing person within the Security department and will engage with staff, visitors and other invited guests with courtesy and professionalism.
Interview: TBC
Volunteer opportunities
At Waddesdon we have over 350 wonderful volunteers and appreciate their invaluable support. Why not consider becoming one of them.
Waddesdon Pathways internship
We have launched the Waddesdon Pathways, a year long innovative internship programme with on site accommodation for those looking to develop a career in heritage.
