Curtain Maker and Soft-Furnishings Upholsterer

It’s carefully reviving pieces rich in history

It’s being trusted to deliver. And it’s the satisfaction of caring for irreplaceable historical interiors. This is what makes a career with the Royal Household so different.

The curtains and soft-furnishings spanning across our locations are truly diverse, with many unique and historically significant schemes. What’s more, as our buildings are working; many of the items and interiors are in regular use.

Joining our talented upholstery, curtain making and soft furnishings team, you’ll work on a wide range of traditionally made and upholstered curtain, pelmet and soft-furnishing projects.

Based at our new workshops in Windsor, but also working across sites with items in situ, the rich diversity of making new and maintaining existing schemes will stretch you.

You’ll undertake the production of varied window-dressing projects, considering latest industry methods, quality standards, design and the timescales needed to ensure beautiful results every time.

Liaising with colleagues to understand wider operational needs, a key challenge for you will be to balance projects with the busy activities of the working palaces.

You’ll be encouraged to develop your practical skills on the job whilst delivering projects to exceptional standards with defined deadlines. And knowing that you're helping to preserve and present the interiors of the Royal residences that can be enjoyed by future generations will continue to drive you.

With essential practical experience in curtain making and soft furnishings, you’ll be confident in working on complex projects through your skilled craftsmanship.

You’ll have a keen interest in historical furnishings and will be a skilled practical problem solver, able to suggest innovative solutions to restore them back to working condition.

A meticulous approach will be vital, and your attention to detail means you always achieve the highest standard of finish.

With excellent time management skills, you’ll be able to prioritise your workload, judge timescales and manage deadlines. And with a flexible approach, you’ll be able to adapt to changing circumstances effectively.

Beyond this, it’s your ability to work with others that will ensure your success. And with good communication skills, you’ll be confident in liaising with a broad spectrum of colleagues and specialists in their field. Above all, your passion for your craft will inspire you to deliver the highest level of care.

This role will be based in our workshops in the Windsor Home Park, near Windsor Castle. In return you can look forward to working in a unique and stimulating work environment, and be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility – to increase or draw down as salary).

We are looking to host interviews for successful applicants on site in Windsor (Frogmore Workshops) on the 8th of June, successful candidates will be advised and should be prepared to bring a portfolio with images of relevant work.