Assistant Housekeeper

Master of the Household’s Office
Hospitality
Buckingham Palace
Permanent
£25,000 to £33,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits
40 hours per week over 5 days

It's leading the way to deliver exceptional results

It’s being encouraged to take on new challenges. And it’s contributing to an outstanding hospitality service. This is what makes a career at the Royal Household so different.

The Master of the Household’s Department handles all aspects of hospitality across the Royal residences.

In this role you’ll support the Housekeeper in delivering housekeeping services to the highest standards at Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.

In a varied and dynamic role, you’ll oversee the team’s day-to-day activities. You’ll plan and prioritise alongside a busy calendar of events, and whether managing rotas, logistics or resources, you’ll ensure your team are in place and ready to support the housekeeping services across both locations.

You’ll also play an active role in the delivery of events, providing support with your team to assist the wider hospitality department.

People management will be a large part of the role too; you’ll support the ongoing personal development of a highly dedicated team, and will train and guide those around you to develop their expertise. And by encouraging ideas and adapting to each new situation, you’ll be a driving force behind the housekeeping team.

You’ll have previous housekeeping experience at a supervisory level already and being committed to the industry, you’ll be looking to take the next step in your management career. You’ll also have a relevant Housekeeping qualification, or will be working towards this.

You’re highly efficient and organised, able to balance multiple deadlines and adapt to changing needs, all of which will be critical to your success.

And in-depth knowledge of housekeeping techniques, you can be relied on to deliver to the highest standard.

Your people management capability makes you stand out, and you’ll be passionate about developing and motivating those around you.

As a confident and professional communicator, you’ll also be able to build strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues alike.

And with good IT skills and a flexible approach you’ll be able to manage a varied workload, both in and out of the office.

This is your opportunity to use your managerial skills and passion for Housekeeping to deliver the exceptional.

This role will be based in London. 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), a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility – to increase or draw down as salary) and meals on duty. Training and development is encouraged and you will have access to a range of recreational facilities.

WC 20 January 2020
Vacancy Closing Date: 12/01/2020, 23:55

This vacancy is closed to applications.