Highclere Castle, the English estate that serves as the setting for the hit TV series Downton Abbey, is currently accepting applications for an events manager position. The events manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization of events, receptions, and weddings at the venue. The ideal candidate is described as being enthusiastic, well-organized, self-motivated, and must have experience with event planning. The historical castle, built in the 1600s and located in Hampshire, England, offers tours of the property in addition to hosting weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events.
Throughout its six-season run from 2010 to 2015, Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and their servants as they navigated aristocratic society and historical events such as the sinking of the Titanic and World War I. The show featured a star-studded cast including Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern, and others. The success of the series led to two follow-up movies and it was recently announced that a third film is in production with many of the original cast members set to reprise their roles.
The announcement of the new Downton Abbey film was met with excitement and emotion from the cast. Michelle Dockery expressed her joy at being back together with her fellow actors and mentioned that it felt like no time had passed at all. Filming preparation for the new movie is reportedly underway at Highclere Castle, as the castle’s Instagram shared a video of staff members moving furniture out of the interior in preparation for filming. This suggests that the historic location will play a role in the upcoming movie just as it did in the TV series and previous films.
Highclere Castle describes its team as being like a family and is looking for a lovely person to join them as the events manager. The successful candidate for the position must have a can-do attitude, exceptional eye for detail, and work well as part of a team in a busy office environment. Those interested in the role can submit their applications through the castle’s website. The opportunity to work at Highclere Castle, a place steeped in history and known worldwide as the iconic Downton Abbey setting, is sure to attract many enthusiastic and qualified applicants for the position.
Fans of Downton Abbey have been eagerly anticipating the release of the new film and are excited to see the beloved characters back on screen. The success of the series and its subsequent movies has solidified Downton Abbey as a cultural phenomenon with a dedicated fan base. The opportunity to be a part of the team at Highclere Castle, where events and weddings are hosted in the grandeur of the historic estate, is a dream come true for any fan of the TV series. As the castle prepares for filming of the new movie, the magic of Downton Abbey is sure to live on for years to come.
