Housekeeper

Dartington Trading Company Limited; Totnes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartington Hall seeks Housekeepers to join its vibrant community. This part-time role involves maintaining high cleaning standards across various accommodation types. Benefits include flexible working hours, free meals, and 25% discounts on estate outlets. Join our friendly team and contribute to our exciting future.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

25% discount at food outlets and retail shops

Wellbeing and support options

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Opportunities for personal development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping is advantageous but not essential.
• Full driving license and being over 21 are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining guest bedrooms, conference rooms, campsites, and public areas.
• Work variable hours between 07:00 am and 06:00 pm, with some weekend work required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning standards

Approachable

Engaging

Job description

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Part-time positions available (variable hour contract)

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

Dartington Hall is an exciting and vibrant residential community entering a new phase of its future. If you have high cleaning and housekeeping standards, attention to detail, and believe in exceeding expectations, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for approachable, fun, and engaging people to look after our accommodation on our beautiful estate. Daily responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining guest bedrooms, conference rooms, campsites, and public areas. Previous experience is advantageous but not essential.

We are currently seeking Housekeepers to work variable hours and shifts between 07:00 am and 06:00 pm (flexible). Some weekend work may be required as we welcome guests year-round. A full driving license and being over 21 are desirable but not essential, mainly due to insurance requirements for driving a company vehicle around the estate.

On-the-job perks include free meals while on duty, a 25% discount at food outlets and retail shops on the estate, wellbeing and support options, and being part of a friendly, dedicated team.

Please see the job description for further details on duties and person specifications.

Closing date: 26th June 2025. Applications will be shortlisted as received, and the advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are found.

At Dartington Trust, we support your career growth with a generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), a pension scheme, and sick pay. We offer opportunities for personal development, discounts on Schumacher College short courses, family-friendly policies, and flexible working options. You and your family can enjoy our estate's amenities, including woodland walks, riverside trails, cafés, restaurants, and family activities. Free parking is available, and perks include free meals during shifts.

We believe big ideas can make the world better. Our estate fosters a community that nurtures new thinking, encourages learning and debate, and inspires one another. Join us and be part of this exciting future.

Dartington Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.