Working at Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North East of England, and whether people visit to learn more about our history, explore our film connections or simply have fun, we want them to have the best day possible.
 
To make this happen, we recruit individuals who share our enthusiasm for this iconic castle and can in turn share it with our visitors. Alnwick Castle's seasonal staff are one big team; every member of staff is valued and plays an important part in ensuring visitors have the great experience they expect, and feel safe while doing so.
 
The friendly welcome, the fascinating history, the amazing food, the interactive learning, the performances and the clean facilities - they are all parts of a great visitor experience, and we are looking for people who can help us achieve it.
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Cleaning Operative

Alnwick Castle is a truly special historic place enjoyed by people all over the world, and making sure it stays clean is a vital part of our visitor experience.
 
Our pathways, facilities and picnic areas are parts of the Castle all visitors interact with, and your work keeps them looking their best. It’s not just cleaning – it’s having great attention to detail, working quickly to solve problems when they arise, and most importantly, caring about and taking pride in what you do.

​If you would like to be part of the small and active team that keeps every part of Alnwick Castle clean and sparkling, please apply now.

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Historical Interpreter and Performer

Do you have the energy and excitement needed to bring history to life? Alnwick Castle is recruiting for Historical Interpreters and Performers to be part of a fast-paced, hard-working team with a focus on making sure our visitors have a brilliant and memorable experience.

You will engage visitors with demonstrations of medieval crafts, help to run the daily activities in Artisans Courtyard and Dragon Quest, and even teach them how to fly a broomstick!

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State Room and Tour Guide

If you enjoy learning about history and art, and engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds, a seasonal role as a State Room and Tour Guide is well suited for you.

Based in the magnificent State Rooms, or delivering full guided tours in the Castle grounds, you will contribute to every visitor's enjoyment of Alnwick Castle and bring its history and collections to life.

Enthusiasm for working with members of the public, the ability to retain knowledge, and the skills to communicate information in a clear, friendly and accessible way are essential.

If you are interested in working a combination of the State Room and Tour Guide and Film Tour Guide positions, please state this on your application (in the 'Supporting Information' section).

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Visitor Services Assistant and Admissions Till Operator

If you are flexible, reliable, punctual and well-presented, a role in the Visitor Services and Admissions team may be for you.

Duties include serving customers using EPOS till systems, providing a warm, friendly welcome to all visitors, delivering correct information on the Castle's various opening times, prices, activities and facilities, and ticket checking at Castle entry points. This role is primarily outdoors.

Anyone with excellent customer service and/or till operating skills would be well-suited for this role.

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