Work Experience
We’re delighted to offer work experience opportunities across a variety of departments listed below. Each team provides a unique insight into life at Goodwood, from hospitality and events to sustainability and more.
Please Note
We can now only offer placements for 2027 as work experience capacity is now full for 2026.
• We can only offer placements within the departments listed on this page. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate requests outside of these areas.
• Each department has its own age criteria and placement details, so please make sure you only apply for roles you’re eligible for.
• Due to high demand, we’ll be in touch only if we can offer you a placement. If you don’t hear back within two weeks, sadly this means we’re unable to offer you a spot this time.
Goodwood is a rural Estate, so having access to a car or reliable transport is really helpful as you might need to get around the Estate independently. If you don’t drive, having someone who can drop you off and pick you up can be a good option.
Golf at Goodwood
Join our Golf team for practical experience in course operations and guest service. Open to 17+ students with a driving licence for a one-week placement, March to October.
Flying School
Gain hands-on insight into aviation with our Flying School team. Explore aircraft operations, safety checks, and the world of flight in an inspiring, educational experience for students.
Forestry
Join our Forestry team and learn how we care for the Estate’s woodlands and sustainability projects. Open to 18+ university students for hands-on experience in estate management.
Entertainment & Hospitality Event Planners
Join our E&H Event Planners team and learn how we create unforgettable hospitality events. Open to 18+ university students for a one-week placement, March–July (excluding event periods).
Ticket Office
Join our Ticket Office team and learn how we manage bookings and customer service for major events. Open to 16-18 and 18+ students for a hands-on experience.
Estate Sustainability
Join our Sustainability team and help drive green initiatives across the Estate. Open to 16–18 and 18+ students for hands-on experience in environmental and sustainability projects.
Goodwood Road & Racing Club (GRRC)
Join our GRRC Event Team and discover how we plan and deliver Goodwood’s major events. Open to 18+ university students for a one week insight into event planning and operations.
Weddings
Passionate about weddings? Join our team to see how we plan beautiful celebrations on the Estate. Open to 18+ university students.
Motor Circuit
Join our Motor Circuit team and discover the many roles that keep the venue running - from hosting and office tasks to operations and trackside marshalling. Open to all students (14+).
Motor Circuit Workshop
Join our Motor Circuit Workshop and experience life as a mechanic! From hands‑on vehicle checks to supporting repairs, gain real insight into workshop life. Open to 16+ mechanical students.
Event Operations
Discover the world of Event Operations! Help deliver iconic events like Festival of Speed, Revival & Goodwoof. Limited spots for 16–18 or 18+ students.
Goodwood Spa
Shadow our Spa team and discover the world of wellness and treatments. Open to 16–18 and 18+ students for a one-week placement in luxury hospitality.
Group Projects
Join our Group Projects team at the heart of planning iconic events like Goodwoof, Magnolia Cup & Qatar Goodwood Festival. Limited spots for 18+ students.
Hotel Front Desk
Explore hospitality at Goodwood! Shadow our Front Desk, Health Club & Events team to see how we create exceptional guest experiences. Open to all students.
Partnership Management
Discover how we manage world-class partnerships at Goodwood! Gain insight into client relationships and event planning. Open to 16-18 and 18+ students for a one-week placement.
The Kennels
Join The Kennels, Goodwood’s private members’ club, and gain hands on hospitality experience across a range of departments, including the restaurant, bar, and reception. Open to students aged 16 and over.
Duke of Richmond's Executive Office
Experience life in The Executive Office! From fast paced admin tasks to supporting The Duke of Richmond's day to day operations, discover how this unique and dynamic team keeps everything running smoothly. Open to all students.
Chef Work Experience
If you are looking for Chef work experience, sadly, due to Health and Safety we cannot offer this. However, if you are 18 and over, you are welcome to check out our Careers Page for open vacancies.
We also run our Chefs Academy, a year-long programme offering the chance to work in all of our kitchens. This is for 18+, and applications open in May. The opportunity will be added to our Careers Page for applications in May.
How to Apply
Submit a work experience enquiry via our online form.
Within the form you will indicate what kind of experience you are looking for.
The form will be sent to Goodwood’s People & Development team who will review your application and then pass on to the relevant team if there is an appropriate opportunity available.
If your application is successful, the manager at Goodwood will reach out you or a parent / guardian to discuss when your work experience will take place, as well as to arrange the relevant paperwork.
If your application is unsuccessful, you will receive an email informing you of this.
Opportunities are secured on a first come, first served basis and dependent on a well thought-through and professional application. Once the capacity of the Goodwood team is reached throughout the year, we may not be able to accommodate further requests.
Depending on availability within the team, we offer work experience opportunities in the following departments:
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Photography team
- Videography team (which also includes paid work roles over our events as a runner)
- Digital, email and website
- Social media
- Motor Circuit operations
- Hotel and catering venues
- Goodwood Aerodrome
All requests must go through our ‘Work Experience Request Form’ and will be sent to the relevant team at Goodwood.
By submitting a request, this is not a guarantee of a placement or work experience.
Please avoid submitting a form two to three weeks out from a headline event as we cannot guarantee a reply.
If you are under the age of 18, authorisation from a parent or guardian will be required before any communication between Goodwood and the young person can take place.
Work experience for a young person at Goodwood will be subject to a risk assessment and safeguarding regulations, which will need to be signed by a parent or guardian if the individual is under 18.
If the work experience is office-based, the young person will need to supply their own laptop. All successful applicants will need to arrange their own lunch and transport to and from Goodwood.
The majority of our work experience opportunities are not paid and are intended for a young person or student to shadow a team or individual over a short period of time during school holidays or part of a programme of study. If you are from a low-income household, we may be able to cover travel and lunches, and provide a laptop.
For paid opportunities, please see below or visit our current list of vacancies.
Due to the volume of enquiries we receive each year, we kindly ask you to complete the form below so we can funnel the request to the appropriate team. This needs to be submitted by the applicant requesting the experience and a parent or guardian if they are under 18.
Unpaid work experiences are intended for a young person or student to shadow a team or individual over a short period of time during school holidays or part of a programme of study. For paid roles and internships, please visit the Goodwood careers site.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Our events couldn’t operate without the support of a huge number of volunteers - it’s a great way to get to know Goodwood and meet incredible people. Contact event.staffing@goodwood.com for more information.
Discover casual work opportunities, part-time roles or temporary seasonal work at our world-famous events.
Speak with our People & Development team about the various apprenticeship schemes across the Estate - careers@goodwood.com
The Goodwood Motor Circuit is open all year-round, with many days accessible to the public, providing the perfect backdrop for any budding photographer. Check out the calendar of events and if there is a public track day, you are welcome to pop along and take pictures. Alternatively, register for one of the free Breakfast Clubs, where you can get up close to some amazing cars in a static setting.
Please note: you will not be able to go trackside to take photographs. Please follow instructions from the marshals at all times and respect all other guests and staff on the day.
