Hi Walbur,
You'll find this information on the official website of the British
Monarchy. Enquiries for posts as Butlers and Housekeeping Assistants
are welcome on an on-going basis. Candidates applying for the post of
Butler should possess some experience in the catering or service
sector, although structured training is offered. For the post of
Housekeeping Assitant, you will have need to have worked in a similar
role, although structured training is offered. There are also
vacancies in the Summer for Wardens, Retail Assistants and Ticket
Sales and Information.
"Jobs at Buckingham Palace and in other Royal residences are usually
advertised in national, regional or specialist media in the usual way.
Details of the latest vacancies are listed in the Recruitment pages of
this section and applications can be made by downloading the standard
application form. All positions are also advertised internally to
encourage career development and to offer opportunities for promotion
to existing employees. In addition, speculative enquiries for posts as
Butlers and Housekeeping Assistants are welcome on an ongoing basis.
These should be directed to the Personnel Office at Buckingham Palace:
The Recruitment Co-ordinator
The Royal Household
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA.
Email: recruitment@royal.gsx.gov.uk (in Microsoft Word format)."
(..)
Standard application forms for employment in the Royal Household are
available in pdf and Microsoft Word format. Completed forms can be
e-mailed to recruitment@royal.gsx.gov.uk.
Download pdf version (84 kB). You will need Acrobat Reader to open this file.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/files/pdf/Application%20Form%20-%20Employment.pdf
Download Microsoft Word version (396 kB). You will need Microsoft Word
6.0/95 or above to open this file.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/files/word/Application%20Form%20-%20Employment.DOC
Source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page315.asp
Housekeeping Assistants
"We are looking for motivated, flexible team players who strive to
provide exceptional service and are strong communicators.
The key responsibilities of Housekeeping Assistants are housekeeping,
cleaning, assisting guests and valeting duties. Ideally, the
successful candidate will have worked in a similar role, although
structured training is offered.
The role is primarily based at Buckingham Palace, but successful
candidates will be required to travel and work at other Royal
residences in the UK. The role also requires work some weekends.
Accommodation and meals are provided on site and key benefits include
a non-contributory stakeholder pension scheme and generous leave
entitlement.
For an application form write to:
The Recruitment Coordinator
The Royal Household
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA.
Alternatively email: recruitment@royal.gsx.gov.uk (in Microsoft Word Format)."
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page2798.asp
Butlers
"We are looking for motivated, flexible team players who strive to
provide exceptional service and are strong communicators.
Butlers will provide the highest standards in the service of wine,
food, valeting and messenger duties. Candidates should possess some
experience in the catering or service sector, although structured
training is offered. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The role is primarily based at Buckingham Palace, but successful
candidates will also be required to travel and work at other Royal
residences in the UK. The role also requires work some weekends.
Accommodation and meals are provided on site and key benefits include
a non-contributory stakeholder pension scheme and generous leave
entitlement.
For an application form write to:
The Recruitment Coordinator
The Royal Household
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA.
Alternatively email: recruitment@royal.gsx.gov.uk (in Microsoft Word Format)."
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page2845.asp
Summer Employment Opportunities
"The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are used extensively by The
Queen for State Ceremonies, audiences and official entertaining. We
are recruiting a team of 200 staff who will work during the Summer
Opening of these State Rooms.
Wardens
Ref: BPSOW/WS
Fixed-term contracts from 19th July to 26th September, 2004 inclusive
Will be responsible for enhancing the visitor experience and will work
in a variety of roles along the visitor route, such as ticket and
security checking, audioguide distribution, in the State Rooms or the
Garden.
Retail Assistants
Ref: BPSOR/WS
Fixed-term contracts from 19th July to 26th September, 2004 inclusive
Will be responsible for providing an efficient and courteous service
to customers in the shops at Buckingham Palace. Duties will include
maintaining stock presentation, maximising merchandise sales and
handling cash.
Ticket Sales and Information Assistants
Ref: TSIO/WS
A variety of fixed-term and casual contracts from 22nd June until end
August or September, 2004
Will be responsible for providing information and taking bookings by
telephone, post, the internet and by counter sales for all the
Official Residences of The Queen and the London residence of HRH the
Prince of Wales. Applicants should have excellent organisational and
typing skills, be confident in their ability to actively sell tickets
and guidebooks and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
packages.
All positions require regular weekend work. Interviews will take place
in London in April or early May. Employment is subject to satisfactory
references and full security clearance."
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page2962.asp
I hope this helps!
Best of luck!
jackburton-ga |
