Employment
At the present time we have a number of positions available within the following departments at Balmoral:-
- Gardens Department
- Housekeeping Department
- Pony Department
- Visitor Enterprise Department
- Works Department
The Gardens Department at Balmoral is expanding and we currently have two full time positions available.
Balmoral Gardens is a Historic Garden, which is currently being enhanced with several exciting new garden features including a Thistle maze, a Celtic Maze, topiary, trees, shrubs and hedging. Other established features include The Queen Mary’s Garden, Sunken Garden, Herbaceous Borders, Kitchen Garden and Glasshouses. We also look after gardens for holiday cottages on the estate.
We have the following full time positions available:-
We are looking for a skilled gardener to assist the Head of Gardens, Deputy Head Gardener and gardens team with the maintenance of the gardens at Balmoral Castle.
The successful applicant will be required to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained, in line with the garden’s organic principles.
Salary is dependant upon experience.
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV. Closing date for applications is 20th April 2024: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
We are looking for a gardener to assist the Head of Gardens, Deputy Head Gardener and gardens team with the maintenance of the gardens at Balmoral Castle.
The successful applicant will be required to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained, in line with the garden’s organic principles.
Salary is dependant upon experience.
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV. Closing date for applications is 20th April 2024: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TBE-mail: [email protected]
Housekeeping Assistant
A vacancy exists for a full time Housekeeping Assistant at Balmoral.
We seek a candidate with prior experience and excellent practical housekeeping skills.
Attention to detail, discretion, and effective teamwork are essential attributes for this role.
This is a full-time position, which will include occasional weekend work.
A current driving licence is essential, and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TBE-mail: [email protected]
Working Pony Groom
Applications are invited for a Working Pony Groom on the Balmoral Estate.
The successful applicant will bring out and manage the working ponies on the Estate. Reporting to the Head Stalker, the position offers an attractive remuneration package, including accommodation and other benefits. This a full-time position.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV. Closing date for applications is 26th April 2024: -
The Resident Factor
E-mail: [email protected]
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
Visitor Enterprise Department Vacancies
The Visitor Enterprise Team at Balmoral is growing rapidly and we are delighted to offer a range of full-time and part-time positions.
Would you like to be part of a small but dedicated team of leisure and tourism professionals who are dedicated to creating the best visitor experience in Scotland?
Are you a kind, caring, diligent individual that is adaptable to a busy visitor attraction and thrives on a fast-paced working environment in a rural setting, then we would like to hear from you.
Gift Shop Manager
Visitor Enterprise Operatives
Seasonal Guides
Seasonal Visitor Enterprise Assistants
Gift Shop Manager (Full time position)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Gift Shop Manager. The role requires a person who has extensive retail experience and works well as part of a team.
This is a full-time position, which will include weekend work.
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
Visitor Enterprise Operatives (Full time position)
We have positions available for two Visitor Enterprise Operatives, who need to have the ability and flexibility to be deployed to any section within the Visitor Enterprise Department.
These positions will include weekend work.
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Visitor Enterprise Manager
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
We have a limited number of positions available for Seasonal Guides to help with our busy and expanding private tours.
These seasonal positions require an enthusiastic and confident person with excellent verbal skills. The ability to retain historical facts is essential so that we can provide informative and entertaining tours for our customers.
This is a seasonal position, which will include weekend work.
Accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Visitor Enterprise Manager
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
Visitor Enterprise Assistants (seasonal and full time positions)
We have a limited number of positions available for Visitor Enterprise Assistants to work within this busy and expanding department.
These seasonal positions require an enthusiastic person with excellent customer service skills. The ability to work well in the varied work locations, which include the admissions desk, gift shop, exhibitions and the cafe, together with a sunny disposition are essential.
This is a seasonal position, which will include weekend work.
A current driving licence is helpful and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Visitor Enterprise Manager
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
The expanding Works Department are seeking motivated and multi skilled applicants.
The Balmoral Estate seeks a qualified / time served joiner to join our busy Works Department. The role requires a person with good all-round knowledge of building / maintenance and other trades.
This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) and requires rotational on call shifts during August and September.
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]
The Balmoral Estate seeks a motivated multi skilled labourer. The role requires a person who is ideally a qualified trades person with a general knowledge and practical ability of other trades.
This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday).
A current driving licence is essential and accommodation may be available.
Requests for a job description and an application form should be sent to the following address together with a CV: -
The Resident Factor
The Estates Office
Balmoral
Ballater
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
E-mail: [email protected]