Housekeeping Manager – Darwin Escapes
Job Description
Location: Organford Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset
This permanent full‑time position (40 hours per week over 5 variable days, including weekends and bank holidays) requires a flexible approach to meet the company's needs. Competitive rate of pay.
Company Overview
Darwin Escapes boasts 26 destinations across the UK, offering a range of experiences from luxury lodges to family caravans. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and a dedicated team.
About The Role
The successful Housekeeping Manager will:
* Lead a small team to achieve the highest standards in their work.
* Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all rental fleet and company premises to the highest standard.
* Complete staff rotas, balancing strict budgetary control, demand, and holidays.
* Issue training and re‑training as required.
* Check inventories and replenish supplies as necessary.
* Oversee laundry services.
* Report lost and found property.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
* Right to live and work in the UK.
* A driving licence and the ability to drive are an advantage for easy travel to and from the resort.
What’s In It For You
* Competitive rate of pay.
* Enhanced holiday entitlement (with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
* Discounted staff breaks at our resorts across the UK.
* Free use of resort facilities, including gyms and swimming pools.
* Food discount across all resorts.
* Discounts on spa treatments.
* Introduce a friend recruitment bonus.
* Company employee sick pay.
* Compassionate leave pay.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme.
* Cycling to work scheme.
* MediCash cash plan.
* Subject to terms and conditions.
Why Work For Us
‘Darwin Escapes is successful because of our team, who are like‑minded, dedicated, and committed to delivering outstanding standards and customer experience. We support each other to create lasting memories for holiday home owners, guests, and members.’ – Lindsey Esse, Managing Director.
Closing Date
Sunday 1st February, 2026
Contract Type
Full‑time
Salary
Based on experience
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