Housekeeper

Forest Holidays; Kings Clipstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

5% bonus

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounts on breaks

Job summary

Forest Holidays is seeking a Housekeeper at Sherwood Forest to clean and prepare cabins, delivering high standards in a woodland setting. You will work 12 hours per week across Monday and Friday, 9:30am–3:50pm, and play a vital role in creating welcoming spaces for guests.

Join a team of 800+ and enjoy benefits including generous holiday allowance, a 5% performance bonus, pension, subsidised meals and wellbeing activities while living and working in a classic UK forest environment.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensuring all cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Taking pride in work and attention to detail at all times.
• Following brand standards to ensure guests experience Forest Feeling from the moment they enter their cabin.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Job description

Join us where the legend of Robin Hood lives on among the pines of Sherwood Forest

• Location: Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 12 hours.
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday, 9:30am until 3:50pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Sherwood Forest. Be a part of creating special escapes in one of the UK’s most iconic woodland locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins are dotted among the statuesque pines of Sherwood Forest, almost hidden from view. Here, where the legend of Robin Hood was born, you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors across 3,300 acres of magnificent woodland, a truly magical setting to work and grow.

About the Housekeeper Role

Open all year round, our Housekeepers work in small teams, cleaning multiple cabins per shift. Passionate about the little details, you understand the importance of exceptional cleanliness, it’s what keeps our guests coming back time and time again.

Key responsibilities include

• Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensuring all cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Taking pride in your work and attention to detail at all times.
• Following brand standards to ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling from the moment they step into their cabin.

What Are We Looking For

Our ideal Housekeeper will be enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to deliver on our exceptional brand standards. You’ll be a team player with a keen eye for detail, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues and meeting set timescales.

We’re looking for someone with

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Great attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards are met
• Some previous experience in a similar role
• A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather

Who Are Forest Holidays

We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place.

Why Join Us

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge
• Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met
• Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
• Long service awards and company events - Celebrate success with your team
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
• Two paid days to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location
• Health cash plan & life assurance - Covered by the company to keep you protected
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness
• Save on breaks - Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
• Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

• 16 years: £8.00 per hour
• 17 years: £10.85 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.