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Join Our Team at Nostell

Be part of something special. Help us preserve and share an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion with interiors by James Paine and Robert Adam, home to one of the world's finest collections of Thomas Chippendale furniture, set within 300 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens.

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Autumn view of the front of Nostell's Palladian mansion

Nostell, West Yorkshire

Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE

Multiple Positions

Full-time & Part-time

Why Nostell

Work at a Palladian Mansion

Nostell is a jewel of Georgian design, a Palladian mansion with interiors by James Paine and Robert Adam, renowned for its extraordinary collection of Thomas Chippendale furniture. Join our team and help bring this remarkable place to life for thousands of visitors each year.

Historic Estate

Help care for one of Yorkshire's great Georgian houses, featuring James Paine and Robert Adam interiors, one of the finest collections of Thomas Chippendale furniture in the world, a rare 18th-century doll's house and an original John Harrison longcase clock.

Beautiful Gardens

Oversee 300 acres of parkland with ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and a tranquil lakeside, alongside a walled kitchen garden, rose garden, orchard and the historic Menagerie garden.

Dedicated Team

Lead and inspire a passionate team of staff and volunteers who share your commitment to conservation and visitor experience.

Available Positions

  • Management & Leadership

    General Manager, House & Collections Manager, Gardens Manager, Visitor Experience Manager

  • Visitor Services

    Visitor Welcome Assistant, Retail Assistant, Catering Assistant, Events Coordinator

  • Conservation & Gardens

    Conservation Officer, Gardener, Housekeeper, Maintenance Technician

  • Support Functions

    Finance & Administration, HR Coordinator, IT Support, Marketing & Communications

Why Work With Us

Meaningful Work

Help preserve and share a nationally important heritage site with visitors from around the world.

Staff Benefits

Free entry to National Trust properties, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts.

Beautiful Location

Work in one of West Yorkshire's most stunning settings, surrounded by an elegant Palladian mansion, historic pleasure grounds and 300 acres of parkland and lakes.

Career Development

Access to training programmes, mentoring opportunities, and career progression within the National Trust.

Inclusive Culture

Join a welcoming team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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