HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
The Role
The core purpose of the role is to ensure that the fabric, fittings and furniture of the inside of the school are clean and, where applicable, tidy at all times. The school needs to be clean and tidy for operational, educational, marketing and health and safety reasons. All work undertaken should be of a high standard thereby positively adding to the overall impression of the school from staff, parents, pupils and visitors alike.
As a core member of the school non-teaching staff the Head Housekeeper will also be asked to undertake a wide variety of tasks. The Head Housekeeper will achieve the majority of the results of the role through the management of the team of housekeepers.
The Head Housekeeper will be the key point of contact for all housekeeping matters and so will have day to day working relationships with all School departments. The Head Housekeeper will also have relationships with external suppliers and customers.
The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks per year with the ability to be flexible about when hours are undertaken during the school holidays.
To apply please follow the link below and complete an application form. We do not accept applications simply with a CV.
https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=632029007I&VACANCY_ID=664161OjlR
Embley is a warm and welcoming independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18. We place a strong focus on academic ambition and strive to produce resilient, creative and independent learners who are flexible and proactive, who can solve problems, make decisions, think critically and communicate ideas effectively. The extensive grounds provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enables pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.
We only accept applications via our on-line portal. Please find below the link:- https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=632029007I&VACANCY_ID=664161OjlR
Pay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Romsey SO51 6ZA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- housekeeping: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
