Heritage Housekeeper: Immaculate Spaces & Events

Castle Howard; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Staff benefits across the Estate

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Castle Howard in York is seeking a diligent, enthusiastic person to join our Household Team. You will help care for and present the estate's interiors and visitor spaces to the highest standards and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for guests and events.

The role focuses on cleaning visitor facilities and staff areas, supporting housekeeping and facilities teams, and maintaining presentation across the historic site.

Qualifications

• Deliver exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail in all duties.
• Physically capable of manual cleaning tasks.
• Respect for working within a historic environment.
• Experience in hospitality, hotels, visitor attractions or heritage is advantageous but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain visitor facilities, offices and staff areas.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation throughout visitor routes, interiors and exhibition spaces.
• Proactively monitor visitor facilities.
• Assist with room preparation for tours, events and private functions.
• Work with the Collections team to help care for the collections and winter cleaning.
• Support housekeeping operations during peak visitor periods and events.
• Support facilities to maintain high presentation standards across the site.
• Monitor cleaning stock levels and report maintenance concerns; follow safe practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Estate and House teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Respect for historic environments

Willingness to learn

Job description

Castle Howard in York is seeking a diligent, enthusiastic person to join our Household Team. You will help care for and present the estate's interiors and visitor spaces to the highest standards and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for guests and events.

The role focuses on cleaning visitor facilities and staff areas, supporting housekeeping and facilities teams, and maintaining presentation across the historic site.