Housekeeper – 10 hours per week (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 11.00am) £12.71 per hour with possibility of additional hours depending on functions and events.
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Housekeeper to join our team. You’ll play a key part in enhancing the visitor experience by providing an enjoyable and comfortable environment, presented to the highest possible standard.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 11.00
Reports to: Site Manager
Job Purpose
The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all areas of Sulgrave Manor and its supporting buildings, including spaces housing museum collections, offices and toilet facilities.
The main duties of the Housekeeper will be:
-To follow a cleaning plan laid out by the Management team.
-Work closely with colleagues to ensure a seamless experience and consistent standards are delivered for all visitors to Sulgrave Manor. Actively ensure that areas of work are clean and presentable to visitors at all times.
-Maintain washroom areas including the cleaning of toilets, urinals, sinks etc., as well as emptying bins and replenishing bathroom supplies.
-Maintain non-public areas, including office spaces, bathrooms and kitchens as required.
-Maintain gallery, shop, Brewhouse and public circulation areas, including hard floor and carpet cleaning, cleaning display cases and other surfaces.
-Take part in programmed deep/intensive cleans of the above areas as per the scheduled programme
-Observe safe working practices, complying with SMT’s Health and Safety policy for both personal safety and the safety of visitors. This includes the use of electrical equipment, COSHH, signage and personal protective equipment.
-Ensure the security of all premises preventing loss and damage to collection items.
-Provide the highest possible standards of welcome and customer care to visitors at all times across Sulgrave Manor when engaging with our customers.
Additional Duties as required:
-Conservation cleaning of Collections, with training, as part of regular schedule.
-Provide operational assistance in support of other departments across Sulgrave Manor
-Support for out of hours activities such as functions, private views and other events as required.
-Undertake such training and attendance on courses which will assist in the development of skills which are relevant to the role, including conservation cleaning and handling collections training.
-Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.
-Show the highest integrity and confidentiality in the pursuance of these duties.
-Adhere to and promote SMT’s Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding Vulnerable Children and Adults and Child Protection policies.
The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is however possible that over time the nature of the job will change. Consequently SMT will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.
Employee Specification - Essential / Desirable Experience
Previous experience of working within a customer care environment E
Experience of domestic or commercial cleaning E
Experience of working with the public D
Experience of working as part of a team E
Experience of working with a range of cleaning equipment E
Experience of working in a museum. D
Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety practise including COSHH, use of PPE, electrical safety E
Able to work safely from ladders and tower scaffold E
Excellent oral communication skills and an ability to interact positively with visitors and colleagues E
Professional, courteous and friendly manner E
Ability to work well in a team environment E
Self-motivated E
Have a valid driving licence and own transport E
To apply, please send a CV (up to 2 sides of A4) and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of this post to [email protected]
Closing date: August 3rd at 12 noon.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
