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Tower of London is hiring two Yeoman Warders with a £30,000 a year salary and the posts even comes with a flat.
But, there is a catch, with those hoping to become a Beefeater having to have served 22 years in the armed forces first.
Two vacancies are currently up for grabs from September with the successful applicants donning the famous uniform and their main responsibility being to 'stir the spirit' of every visitor to the Tower of London.
Tower of London is on the look out for two new Yeoman Warders (pictured in 2019) who in return will get a £30,000 a year salary and a flat
Yeoman Warders, nicknamed Beefeaters, have been guarding the Tower of London since Tudor times and were originally part of the Yeoman of the Guard - the monarch’s personal bodyguard who traveled with him everywhere.
The Yeoman Body of 37 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces.
The successful applicants will work 37 hours a week, including some weekends, overtime and some night shifts, conducting large tours around the Tower and bringing its history and stories to life.
They also contribute to the safety and security of the Tower, including guarding it at night, and will take part in ceremonial duties and parades.
Successful applicants donning the famous uniform and their main responsibility being to 'stir the spirit' of every visitor to the Tower of London
As part of the role, the Yeoman Wardens are also Extraordinary Members of the Bodyguard of the
