Raby Castle is recruiting more staff as one of its most vital transformations starts to take shape.

The new visitor experience known as The Rising, has already created 30 jobs and aims to deliver many more for the region when it opens this spring.

Historic buildings restored over the past two years have been given a new lease of life creating high-end retail, events and hospitality spaces for all visitors to enjoy.

The scheme, which has been the ambition of Lord and Lady Barnard who want to make Raby Castle more accessible to the community, and benefit the local economy, is now advertising for key positions in the hospitality, retail, tourism and gardening departments, as The Rising prepares to begin the next chapter in Raby Castle’s history.

A key area of the restoration project is the recreation of the historic glass house into a beautiful dining destination with stunning panoramic views of Raby Castle. The Vinery Restaurant will provide more career opportunities.

There has been a significant investment in a new kitchen facility at the new eatery to enable Raby to produce home baked artisan breads and a range of pastries, alongside menus celebrating estate produce and use of seasonal flavours from the gardens.

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The remodelled five-acre garden reimagined by world renowned designer Luciano Giubbilei alongside Lady Barnard will also see new roles, appointing two estate gardeners to support with the maintenance and harmony of this iconic horticultural creation.

Raby will also need a marketing and events executive, skilled construction worker and general catering assistant.

Claire Jones, head of leisure and tourism at Raby Castle, said: “The momentum is building now as we near the final stages of this ground-breaking development which will enhance our visitor attractions for generations to come and create a leading tourist destination in the north of England.

“We are looking for truly remarkable individuals to join our existing team of talented staff who share a passion and enthusiasm for this wonderful place.”

Raby Castle recently advertised for a public engagement and learning co-ordinator to support the growing number of visitors within the schools and leisure groups sector and has already filled several new positions for both the construction phase of the development and the long-term operation of The Rising.

These roles include the appointment of a retail manager who will oversee the new shop in the Coach House, selling a selection of homeware and gifts, displayed on reclaimed furniture from across the estate; Laura Evans in the newly created business development executive role and Tim Marshall as head gardener.

The Northern Echo: Laura EvansLaura Evans (Image: Raby Castle)

Laura will be responsible for showcasing everything Raby Estate has to offer following the opening of the unrivalled development scheme, including its corporate experiences and events spaces for a range of uses.

Head gardener Tim Marshall has managed the two-year project to transform the Walled Garden and is now supporting landscape architect Alastair Baldwin on the wider landscape.

Raby has continued the tradition of supporting younger generations by providing apprenticeships, placements and training programmes and where possible has hired north east based contractors and suppliers.

Raby Estates also offers the opportunity to work across the wider estate in extraordinary locations with job roles in departments ranging from farming, land management, forestry, property maintenance and restoration.