Housekeeper (Part time 8hrs)

The Fire Fighters Charity; Chudleigh; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 5,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training provided

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

The Fire Fighters Charity seeks a part-time Housekeeper at Harcombe House, Chudleigh Nr Exeter. You will maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the guest environment, supporting a warm, hospitable stay for service users and guests.

We offer a flexible 7-day rota (8 hours per week) including weekends and some early evenings, with DBS check. Full benefits include annual leave, enhanced pay options, life assurance and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout Harcombe House.
• Contribute to a warm, hospitable environment for guests and service users.

Skills

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Job description

Closing Date : 09 November 2026 09:00 am

Housekeeper – Part Time
Harcombe House, Chudleigh Nr Exeter

£5,594.88 per annum

• 8 hours per week

This is a permanent part-time position with a minimum of 8 hours a week. You’ll be working on a flexible 7-day rota, including weekends and some early evenings with your rotas issued 3 weeks in advance.

About Us

We’re the UK fire family’s charity, providing timely clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK’s fire services and their families.

We are delighted to be recruiting Housekeepers to join our team at Harcombe House, which is set within a beautiful 300‑acre estate and provides a peaceful environment for the Fire Fighters Charity’s service users and guests.

The Role

As a Housekeeper, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout Harcombe House, ensuring our guests and visitors feel comfortable, and welcome at all times. Your work will directly contribute to creating a warm, hospitable and supportive environment for everyone who stays with us.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a positive and helpful approach, and enjoys working as part of a small team. Previous housekeeping experience whilst desirable is not essential.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Benefits

We offer a caring and supportive working environment, along with excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: 25 days rising to 27, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
• Wellbeing support: access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform and training provided

Our commitment

Fire Fighters Charity is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are working to build a culture and environment where everyone in our community feels welcome, accepted, respected and that they belong. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

Closing date: 9am on 9 November 2026

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback for applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

Contact: Linda Dunscombe, Head Housekeeper on 01626 853639 or via email [e-mail]