Fancy a job playing billiards?

 

Powis Castle is looking for a volunteer after deciding to open up the castle’s Billiard Room to visitors, and it has created one of the more unusual job vacancies.

 

The National Trust, which manages the 800-year old tourist attraction, needs a billiard room host, and the lucky person doesn’t even have to be particularly good at the sport.

 

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone to bring the billiard room to life, and involve visitors in a game enjoyed by the aristocracy for generations,” said House Steward William Brown. “But you don’t have to have Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ability with a cue, just an understanding of the game and an enthusiasm for meeting people.”

 

The Castle attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year and is also looking for a volunteer castle room guide.

 

Alison Dyer of the National Trust said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s a real people person. You don’t need to be an expert or an academic to be a room guide, what’s important is plenty of personality, and the emphasis is always on the welcome. We’re also looking for someone with a real passion for books to help in our bookshop.”

  

To keep every room of the castle open for visitors the National Trust needs 18 volunteers a day, and as the property aims to open more days a year, the number required is growing.

 

If you have the necessary skill at the billiard table or just a way with people and want to find out more about volunteering with the National Trust contact Powis Castle on 01938 551920.