A chance to lead, inspire, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations
- Location: Ardgartan Argyll (Loch Long)
- Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
- Salary: £24,223.69 per annum
- Working Hours: Part-time, 32 hours per week
- Days of Work: 8am until 5pm, every Monday to Friday plus weekend availabiliy is necessary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeping Manager to join our passionate team at Ardgartan Argyll.
At the edge of the Argyll Forest Park, pine-covered mountains sweep down to meet the shore of Loch Long where 40 cabins sit. A more perfect spot for a forest escape is hard to imagine.
This is more than a housekeeping role - it’s your opportunity to lead a dedicated team, create unforgettable first impressions, and ensure every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling from the moment they arrive.
About the Housekeeping Manager role:
As a Housekeeping Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering exceptional presentation standards across the location, ensuring every cabin is prepared to the highest quality while creating memorable guest experiences. You will inspire and guide the housekeeping team through strong leadership, effective communication, and a hands-on approach, fostering a positive and high-performing working environment. Through excellent organisation and operational oversight, you will drive consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail across all housekeeping functions, supporting both guest satisfaction and business performance.
Your Responsibilities:
- ➡️ Team Leadership: Lead, support, and motivate the Housekeeping Team, creating a culture of teamwork, positivity, and excellence.
- ➡️ Cabin Standards: Ensure all cabins are immaculately presented, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance.
- ➡️ Training & Development: Deliver training, coaching, and performance reviews to help your team thrive and succeed.
- ➡️ Guest Experience: Respond quickly and effectively to guest queries and proactively manage guest feedback through our “Tableau” platform.
- ➡️ Health & Safety: Work closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure all housekeeping health & safety procedures are followed and maintained.
- ➡️ Operational Management: Manage housekeeping equipment, laundry, and cabin inventory, ensuring all resources are maintained within budget.
- ➡️ Financial Management: Oversee departmental budgets while delivering excellent operational results.
- ➡️ Leadership Support: Act as Duty Manager and deputise for the General Manager when required.
Your Skills & Experience:
We’re looking for a resilient, organised, and hands-on leader who thrives in a busy hospitality environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards.
- ✅ Proven experience managing teams and budgets within housekeeping, hospitality, or a similar environment.
- ✅ Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- ✅ Knowledge of health and safety standards
- ✅ Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- ✅ Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- ✅ Confidence handling high-pressure situations with resilience and adaptability.
- ✅ A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and support the team.
- ✅ Strong problem-solving abilities and the initiative to deliver solutions quickly and effectively.
- ✅ A passion for the outdoors and motivation to work in all weather conditions.
- ✅ A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining immaculate cabin standards.
Who Are Forest Holidays?
We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place ✨
What’s in it for You?
- ✈️ 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- 15% annual bonus based on company performance
- Enhanced parental leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
- Long service awards and company events
- Secure your future with our company pension scheme
- Two paid days to volunteer
- Discounted food when working on location
❤️- Health cash plan & life assurance
- Wellbeing events & activities
- Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
- ️ Hundreds of discounts on top brands across the UK
Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.
Reasonable Adjustments: We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.
If you’re ready to lead a passionate team and create memorable stays for every guest, apply now.
