Her Royal Majesty is looking for a painter to help keep one of the most famous historic homes in the world looking its best
How’s this for a painter and decorator job: painting Buckingham Palace? No pressure—though we certainly wouldn’t recommend missing a bit.
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The Royal Household is currently advertising for a painter and decorator for Buckingham Palace.
What's more, this isn’t just a one-off job, but a permanent role offering a salary of between £28,000-£30,000 per year.
Though the successful applicant will be based at Buckingham Palace, the job advert says they are looking for someone to provide both internal and external redecorating services “across various Royal residences”, so expect to be sent to Windsor Castle, Sandringham and Balmoral as required.
Working for the royals
The advert continues: “Working in such uniquely historic environments means you'll have the opportunity to expand your existing skills. You'll regularly handle specialist wall coverings, sign-writing and use specialist paint finishes, such as marbling and gilding.”
The job will also entail assisting with the preparations for state, ceremonial, and official functions, which is all perfectly normal of course. Who doesn’t call the painters and decorators in before they throw a party?
To apply for the job, you’ll need to have a C&G Level 3 or equivalent in Painting and Decorating or Heritage Skills – Decorative Occupations, as well as a passion for historic buildings.
We also recommend only applying if you have a steady hand and nerves of steel—historically, falling out of favour with the monarch hasn’t ended well for people.
Jokes aside, the vacancy seems to fall under the 10-year £369 million taxpayer-funded facelift of Buckingham Palace, announced in 2016, which has split opinion.
Palace renovation
The enormous renovation project will see all four wings of the palace refitted to prevent a “potentially catastrophic building failure”.
Buckingham Palace was originally built for the Duke of Buckingham back in the early 18th century, before King George III purchased the site in 1762. Over the centuries it has been expanded and altered to create the grand stately palace we know today.
If you'd like to work for a team at the heart of a world-famous institution, adding decorative finishes “for people to appreciate for years to come”, then get your application in before 3 April 2022.
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