Housekeeper

ROTHERFIELD FARMS LLP; East Tisted; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage estate in East Tisted is seeking a Housekeeper to join their team. This role involves household cleaning, heritage conservation, and occasional hosting support. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of cleaning experience and a keen attention to detail. You will be part of a caring community that values kindness and thoughtfulness. Full-time position with housing provided.

Benefits

Great team!

Generous pension contributions

Housing provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Occupational and Wellbeing Health Checks

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' cleaning experience required.
• Heritage cleaning experience is desirable.
• Must be able to work under pressure and with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct household cleaning and maintenance.
• Engage in heritage conservation and contents management.
• Support entertaining and hosting when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Discretion

Job description

Overview

A wonderful opportunity for a kind and thoughtful housekeeper with a passion for heritage. Located within the South Downs National Park, Rotherfield is a progressive estate, taking the best of the old and the new to create a well-cared for, healthy and self-sufficient community, where employment is not solely dependent on agriculture or local economic conditions.

There are around 35 people working at Rotherfield across different teams to enhance our community and the beautiful surroundings. The House team play an important role in interacting and supporting our community. Help us build ‘a thriving for community for today and tomorrow' and join our team where Honesty, Empathy, All-in, Readiness and Thoughtfulness (H.E.A.R.T.) is behind every action.

Role: As Housekeeper you are an important member of our Rotherfield family. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hundreds of years of history. Unlike regular housekeeping roles this role incorporates the preservation of a historical house and its contents as well as opportunities to help with nanny duties or get involved with other projects on the Estate. You will be supported by a cook, head of house, an external conservation specialist, a French polisher, textiles expert and in-house archivist. This is a full-time role with accommodation. The right candidate will bring their positive energy and ideas to a team where kindness and thoughtfulness is at the heart of all they do. There will be plenty of opportunity to develop skills and learn; we encourage it.

Responsibilities:

• Household cleaning
• Heritage conservation and contents management
• Office cleaning
• Occasional entertaining/support on hosting (with advanced notice)
• General housekeeping – cleaning, washing and ironing
• Working alternate Christmases and some weekend work

Requirements:

• Have at least two years' of cleaning experience
• Heritage cleaning experience desirable
• Excellent attention to detail
• A team player who is flexible and adaptable and works well under pressure
• Ability to work with the utmost discretion
• Willingness to upskill and share knowledge

Benefits:

• Great team!
• Generous pension contributions
• Housing provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Occupational and Wellbeing Health Checks
• Salary dependent on your desired role, hours and experience

Any questions, please ask for Lizzie Anderson in the Estate Office 01420 588207