The Queen is after a new butler (Picture: Rex Features/ Getty)

A new job has opened up at Buckingham Palace – so long as you don’t mind being paid less than the living wage.

The Queen is looking for a brand new butler to serve seven days a week at the palace, on a salary of £20,806-a-year.

This means the chosen candidate will be putting in 45 hours of work a week for just £1,733-a-month.

They will earn £8.96 per hour for their time, which is less than both the UK living wage, currently set at £9, and the London living wage of £10.55.


Applicants don’t need to have a background in hospitality, as they will be trained on the job.



They will also be given the opportunity to achieve an accredited Butlering qualification.

Candidates will be expected to work 45 hours a week (Picture: Rex Features)

Hopefuls will also receive 33 days holiday, a 15 per cent employer contribution pension scheme, and accommodation and meals are included.

The job advert reads: ‘The Master of the Household’s Department handles all aspects of hospitality across the Royal residences.

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‘By joining our well-established career pathway, we will help you become an all-round hospitality expert. Learning from our experienced team, you’ll deliver a hospitality service to the highest standard.

‘You’ll deliver functions of all scales, from official lunches and receptions, to state occasions, providing an exceptional guest experience for all.

‘But it’s the thorough preparation that ensures success. And so you’ll learn all the specialist professional skills needed to make sure presentation and delivery is seamless.

It could lead to a career in royal hospitality (Picture: SWNS)

‘In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you’ll grow your skills quickly. We’ll be with you every step of the way, and after initial training, you’ll be

supported to achieve an accredited Butlering qualification too.

‘And whether you’re based in London or travelling to other locations, you’ll look forward to whatever challenge comes your way.’

The advert adds that candidates must have a ‘proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges’.

It continues: ‘Although we can guide you on how to deliver an exceptional service at a wide range of events, you’ll already have a polite, friendly and approachable working style, and will be able to communicate with all kinds of people.

‘You’ll also have a good attention to accuracy and detail, and get satisfaction from a job well done, delivering work to a consistently high standard.

‘And above all, you’ll be committed to a career in hospitality and keen to develop your professional knowledge.’

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