Volunteer Castle Room Steward Part Time

Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire
GRIMSTHORPE AND DRUMMOND CASTLE TRUST

Grimsthorpe Castle is a Grade I-listed historic house, home to the Willoughby de Eresby family since 1516. Its collection, which includes paintings, furniture, sculptures, tapestries and ceramics, is housed in the beautifully conserved rooms, many of which are open to the public each year. The role of the Castle Room Steward is an essential one, bringing the Castle to life and ensuring that we can open the Castle to visitors safely and securely.
As a Castle Room Steward, you will be expected to:
• Learn about the history of the Castle, estate and country houses in general
• Provide a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors to the Castle
• Tell visitors about the history of the Castle, and particularly about the room you are on duty in that day
• Answer any questions visitors may have
• Use radios to communicate with other staff and volunteers
• Maintain a level of visitor supervision whilst assisting with the security and safety of the Castle and visitors, including evacuation