Waddesdon Manor

Career Pathways

Career Pathways is an innovative programme offering opportunities across multiple departments at Waddesdon Manor and the Rothschild Foundation. We believe people are the heart of our organisation and we want to create a sustainable legacy for the future of heritage by providing opportunities to cultivate skills in an environment of excellence.

Internships 18+ | Applications now closed

We have received a large number of applications and have now closed the application process.

Over the next few weeks, we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications. If you have not heard from us by 22 July, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you to everyone who applied for their interest.

Work Experience/ Placements

Work experience is an excellent way to develop valuable skills and gain firsthand insight into a unique working environment. At Waddesdon, we offer a wide range of opportunities for students and career changers to explore our work and contribute to our very special legacy.

Through initiatives like our Pathways Programme, we aim to create a sustainable future for heritage, and work experience plays an important role in helping us achieve this.

If you want to find out more, please complete this form> and send it to [email protected]. If you are unable to complete the form, you can email the relevant information directly, and someone from the Pathways team will get back to you.

Departments you could gain experience in include:

  • Archives & Records
  • Aviary
  • Catering- Hospitality, Hotel, Events, Pub, Catering outlets etc
  • Collections (Curatorial), Stewards team
  • Facilities/Property
  • Gardens
  • Grants (Charity sector)
  • Health & Safety
  • Housekeeping
  • HR & Business
  • IT
  • Learning (Education)
  • Marketing
  • Public Events
  • Retail- wine and gift shop
  • Visitor Services and visitor facing roles (tourism)
  • Volunteering