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+ | Now open | Closing 7 June
How to apply
Select the internship you’re interested in from the list below, then click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page of the relevant role profile; this takes you to the application page. Please note that you may only apply for one internship. If you have any questions about the application process, please email pathways@waddesdon.org.uk.
Agricultural Workshop Fleet Maintenance
Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
Retail-Buying and Merchandising
Internship Open Day 27 May
Join us at the Five Arrows Hotel between 11:00am and 3:00pm to learn more about our internship opportunities. You’ll have the chance to meet representatives from each department offering internships, speak with staff, ask questions, and explore the programme in greater detail. Refreshments, including tea and coffee, will be provided.
Please register your interest in advance, and for further information, contact us at pathways@waddesdon.org.uk
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 pathways@waddesdon.org.uk. 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

