Could YOU be the Queen’s new painter and decorator? Her Majesty advertises £30,000-a-year position giving her palaces across London a fresh look
- Royal household is recruiting a painter and decorator to add decorative finishes
- Duties include ensuring rooms across the London Estates are fit for purpose
- Based in Buckingham Palace, employee will receive at least £28,000 annually
The Queen is hiring a painter and decorator who can give her royal residences across London a fresh look.
The role requires an employee who is qualified in painting and decorating or heritage skills, who works to the highest standards because the results will be seen by thousands of people.
Depending on experience, the salary being offered is up to £30,000 per year for working 40 hours a week.
It’s believed the role ties in with the renovation currently being done at Buckingham Palace, the biggest refurbishment since before the Second World War.
Having been built in 1704, many of the wires and inner workings are in need of replacement as part of the £369million project.
The Queen, 95, (pictured) is seeking a painter and decorator, who will work to the ‘highest standards’ to provide decorative finishes at various royal households
Despite there being complaints about the taxpayers footing the bill, the palace will continue to operate as usual, generating millions for the economy through tourism and events.
The master of the Queen’s household overseeing the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace has vowed to stay within budget and time on the gigantic project.
There is expected to be major disruption to the palace which has 775 rooms, 1,514 doors and 760 windows until 2027.
The latest job advert reveals the new employee is expected to make sure that all decorative works are completed to the ‘highest standards’ because their work will be seen by ‘thousands’ of people.
The role boasts of providing an opportunity to expand on existing skills, while working in a uniquely historic environment.
In addition to adding decorative finishes, the individual will regularly handle wall coverings, sign writing and use specialist paint finishes at various buildings across the London Estates.
The role based at Buckingham Palace (pictured), will involve painting, sign writing and inspecting rooms across the London Estates
Aiming to recruit someone by early April, the advert describes their ideal employee saying: ‘The successful applicant will hold a C&G Level 3 or equivalent in Painting and Decorating, or Heritage Skills – Decorative Occupations. You’ll be an expert in your field and have experience in a similar role.
‘A passion for historic buildings is a must, as you’ll be facing the varied and unusual challenges that historic buildings entail.
‘The deadlines can be tight, but with your eye for detail and organisational skills, you’re confident delivering your very best, even when under pressure.
‘Communication skills are vital too, because you’ll be working with all kinds of people. You’ll also need to be IT literate.’
The listing adds that in addition to the £28,000 to £30,000 salary, the candidate will be given a 15 per cent employer contribution pension scheme and 33 days annual leave.
The role comes after it was revealed the Queen (pictured) has left Buckingham Palace to make Windsor Castle her permanent home
The role based at Buckingham Palace, comes after it was revealed the Queen has decided to make Windsor Castle her permanent home.
The 95-year-old monarch is believed to have not spent a night at Buckingham Palace since March 2020.
She is instead opting for more of a ‘work from home’ approach to engagements, and is expected to meet dignitaries and officials at her Berkshire home.
The Queen spent much of lockdown at Windsor with Prince Philip until his death in April last year – with sources saying the couple ‘rediscovered the happiness of their early years together’ while only being attended to by a skeleton staff.
Her decision may have been influenced by the ongoing reservicing of her central London residence, where renovators or carry out works that will last until 2027.
This means Buckingham Palace will next be occupied by Prince Charles and Camilla when they become King and Queen Consort upon the Queen’s death.
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