Yeoman Warder - HM Tower of London (N543186)
Created: 22/05/2023 Closing: 22/06/2023 Company: Historic Royal Palaces Location:
Job Type: Permanent Sourced by CTP Salary: £36000.00 - £36000.00 per annum Circa £36,000 (inclusive)
Description Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. HRP's cause is to stir every spirit to inspire and provoke change.
We currently have a vacancy for a new Yeoman Warder. As part of the Yeoman Body, your main responsibility will be to ‘stir the spirit’ of every visitor to HM Tower of London; you will conduct large parties around the Tower and bring its history and stories to life. You will also contribute to the safety and security of the Tower, support daytime and evening events and take part in ceremonial duties and parades. Qualifications & Skills Ceremonial Customer Service Security Security - Guarding Yeoman Warders are civilian employees of Historic Royal Palaces and are appointed in their ceremonial role under the authority of the Constable of HM Tower of London. They are also Extraordinary Members of the Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard, the Sovereign’s ceremonial bodyguards.
Due to the Yeoman Warder’s unique status, there is strict eligibility for joining To apply for this position you must:
1. Be a former Warrant Officer, class 1 or 2, (or the equivalent rank in other services) and in exceptional circumstances, a Staff Sergeant, from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Marines.
2. Hold the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
3. Have served within the regular armed services for at least 22 years
We are looking for excellent communicators who thrive in a busy customer-service environment and enjoy meeting new people every day. For further information on our recruitment processes and about the role, please read additional supporting information. Please include your CV and a Covering Letter in your application. We expect the First Stage Interview / Open Day for shortlisted applicants to take place on 4th July 2023, and a follow up round of interviews on 11th July 2023, though this may be subject to change. Interviews are held in-person, at HM Tower of London. Start date to be confirmed depending on successful candidate's notice period.
The application process and recruiting guidelines can be found here. The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2023.
