National Trust
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
Be part of something special. Help us preserve and share the extraordinary 'un-stately home', a Baroque mansion frozen in gentle decline with its peeling paintwork, abandoned rooms and vast collections, set within 600 acres of historic parkland and National Nature Reserves.
Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
Full-time & Part-time
Why Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey is a remarkable Baroque mansion in Derbyshire, famously preserved in a state of faded grandeur and set within 600 acres of parkland, ancient trees and National Nature Reserves. Join our team and help bring this remarkable place to life for thousands of visitors each year.
Help care for the celebrated 'un-stately home', featuring the magnificent State Bed with its near-perfect Chinese silk hangings, atmospheric rooms of faded grandeur and an astonishing collection of natural history specimens and household objects.
Oversee a walled garden bursting with seasonal colour, a rare surviving auricula theatre, a domed orangery and faded glasshouses, set within 600 acres of parkland, deer park and ancient oaks including the 'Old Man of Calke'.
Lead and inspire a passionate team of staff and volunteers who share your commitment to conservation and visitor experience.
General Manager, House & Collections Manager, Gardens Manager, Visitor Experience Manager
Visitor Welcome Assistant, Retail Assistant, Catering Assistant, Events Coordinator
Conservation Officer, Gardener, Housekeeper, Maintenance Technician
Finance & Administration, HR Coordinator, IT Support, Marketing & Communications
Help preserve and share a nationally important heritage site with visitors from around the world.
Free entry to National Trust properties, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts.
Work in one of Derbyshire's most stunning settings, surrounded by a faded Baroque mansion, historic walled gardens and 600 acres of ancient parkland and deer park.
Access to training programmes, mentoring opportunities, and career progression within the National Trust.
Join a welcoming team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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