Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artifacts 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 in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at Audley End. The role is part time and for a fixed term of 6 months . You'll be on a fixed term basis, working 10 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from £25,354 per annum 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 a maximum of 10%
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you another adult and up to 6 children
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music or history events
What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.
As our Holiday Cottage Housekeeper you will be the first point of contact for our guests making contact prior to their arrival to discuss any specific needs and ensuring they enjoy a high quality stay.
You will be responsible for the cleaning, hygiene and presentation standards of Head Gardeners House and oversee standards at Cambridge Lodge, store and prepare linen for collection for laundry, order and prepare welcome hampers.
To be considered as a Holiday Cottage Housekeeper , you will need:
- Experience of cleaning to a high standard
- Experience of excellent customer service
- A general awareness of health and safety and security issues
- Good numeracy and writing skills
- Able to prioritize own work and meet deadlines
Interviews will be held on the week commencing 20th July 2026 at Audley End, with a phone call interview first then an in person interview.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Rebecca Fowell, Audley End Site Supervisor, on [email protected] . No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 20/07/2026 23:59:59
