Housekeeper

English Heritage; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to preserving heritage as a Housekeeper. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to maintaining the charm of historic sites while ensuring the highest cleaning standards. You'll enjoy flexible hours, generous holiday allowances, and the chance to engage with the community through various events. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those who value heritage and wish to make a positive impact in their work environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Free access to English Heritage sites

25% discount in shops and cafes

Enhanced parental leave

Options to buy additional leave

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning to a high standard is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene.
• Store and prepare linen for laundry collection.

Skills

Cleaning to high standards

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Numeracy and writing skills

Work prioritization

Job description

Title: Housekeeper
Location: Audley End House, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF
Salary: £12.21 per hour / 10 hours per week / Permanent
Job type: Permanent
Ref: 16006

About Us

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites across England. We open them up, share their stories, and find new ways for everyone to enjoy, learn, play, and create.

The Role

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our team. This is a part-time, permanent position, working 10 hours per week.

Benefits

• Salary from £22,858 pro-rata, depending on skills, experience, and location
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for career progression within the heritage sector
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave
• Options to buy additional leave
• An inclusive working environment supporting all backgrounds, religions, and needs
• Opportunities to attend live music and history events

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning, hygiene, and presentation at Head Gardener's House and overseeing standards at Cambridge Lodge. You will also store and prepare linen for laundry collection and organize welcome hampers.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience of cleaning to a high standard
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service
• A general awareness of health, safety, and security issues
• Good numeracy and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Additional Details

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th June 2025 at Audley End House and Gardens.

For inquiries regarding workplace adjustments or working patterns, contact Rebecca Fowell, Site Supervisor, at [e-mail]. Please note, we are not accepting agency applications.

Learn More

Discover more about us at our website and meet some of our team at our careers page.

Our Commitment

English Heritage is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. We also prioritize wellbeing, providing mental health support, awareness events, and reasonable adjustments as needed.