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Join Our Team at Fountains Abbey

Be part of something special. Help us preserve and share one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian abbey ruins in England, set within the elegant Georgian water garden, ornamental lakes and deer park of Studley Royal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary beauty and tranquillity.

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Autumn colour over the ruins of Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal estate

Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

Multiple Positions

Full-time & Part-time

Why Fountains Abbey

Work at a World Heritage Site

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the soaring ruins of a medieval Cistercian monastery meet one of England's finest Georgian water gardens. Join our team and help bring this remarkable place to life for thousands of visitors each year.

Historic Estate

Help care for one of the largest and best-preserved Cistercian monastery ruins in England, with its great vaulted cellarium, towering columns and the historic Fountains Mill, alongside the high Victorian Gothic splendour of St Mary's Church.

Beautiful Gardens

Oversee the elegant 18th-century Studley Royal Water Garden with its ornamental lakes, canals, cascades and classical temples, plus a medieval deer park home to over 300 red, sika and fallow deer.

Dedicated Team

Lead and inspire a passionate team of staff and volunteers who share your commitment to conservation and visitor experience.

Available Positions

  • Management & Leadership

    General Manager, House & Collections Manager, Gardens Manager, Visitor Experience Manager

  • Visitor Services

    Visitor Welcome Assistant, Retail Assistant, Catering Assistant, Events Coordinator

  • Conservation & Gardens

    Conservation Officer, Gardener, Housekeeper, Maintenance Technician

  • Support Functions

    Finance & Administration, HR Coordinator, IT Support, Marketing & Communications

Why Work With Us

Meaningful Work

Help preserve and share a nationally important heritage site with visitors from around the world.

Staff Benefits

Free entry to National Trust properties, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts.

Beautiful Location

Work in one of North Yorkshire's most stunning settings, surrounded by spectacular medieval abbey ruins, ornamental water gardens and a historic deer park.

Career Development

Access to training programmes, mentoring opportunities, and career progression within the National Trust.

Inclusive Culture

Join a welcoming team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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