A new advertisement on the Buckingham Palace website reveals that the Royal Family is looking for a gardener to help it maintain Windsor Castle.
It is situated at the Queen’s residence. The job is to “shape the garden’s future that millions will appreciate” and to “contribute towards its unique history.”
Advertisement offers the possibility to make a mark on the huge royal estate.
The annual salary is £19,500, in return for a permanent role working Monday to Friday ‘with occasional weekends’.
A new advertisement on the Buckingham Palace website reveals that the Royal Family is looking for a gardener to work with its Windsor Castle team. The Queen can be seen at Ascot on October 11.
Describing working at the palace as offering a sense of ‘pride in joining a team at the heart of a world famous institution’, it goes on to say that working for the Royal Household is ‘exceptional’.
The Royal Household Gardens team maintains gardens that attract thousands of guests each year.
You will be helping to create the future gardens by planting bulbs, new shrubbery and flower displays.
‘And in conserving the garden’s rich biodiversity, you’ll contribute to its unique history whilst learning from expert colleagues.’
He or she is responsible for maintaining the Windsor Castle Gardens (pictured). It is located in the residence of Queen Elizabeth. The job is said to help’shape future gardens that many will enjoy’ and to contribute to the unique history.
According to the article, working in the Palace gives you a sense of pride and is an opportunity to join a team within a well-known institution.
An insider in royal circles who was able to hire staff for Prince of York, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie has previously shared his top tips on how to get hired at Buckingham Palace with FEMAIL.
James Upsher is a former Communications Manager at LinkedIn. He worked for nearly four years as an assistant private secretary to the Yorks.
James shared his great advice with us: Show your common interests to the Royal Family.
His words were: “If you were Scouting or Guide there is a Royal Patron.” A Royal Patron is someone who ran a marathon in support of Cancer Research UK.
‘Pretty much every positive social activity in the UK – and many beyond – have an association with Royal Family and mentioning the ones you’re involved with – and that you know about the connection – can demonstrate the values you share with the Household.’
Surprisingly though, he suggested that interested candidates not brag about their childhood fantasies of working at the palaces. He also recommended that you highlight any Commonwealth connections in your address books.
He said, “This is the golden rule.” In my collection of 500 applications, I bet that about 100 would have rejected themselves in the first paragraph of an application. They said: “I’ve always wanted to work for the Royal Family.”
The recruiter who is looking for an admin job won’t be thrilled about your childhood dreams. They have hundreds of letters they need to send and are in search of someone who can do office administration well. While you must include some respect for the institution in your line, it is important to keep the “no” pile at bay.