Role Summary
Thirlestane Castle is recruiting a caretaker / housekeeper role within the team. The candidate will join the housekeeping team and will live on-site.
Thirlestane Castle Trust is a family home and Charitable Trust, and operates as a Heritage Visitor Attraction, a provider of short stay accommodation and an Events venue.
Duties
* To provide cleaning and housekeeping support at Thirlestane Castle which will include general cleaning as well as apartment changeovers.
* To provide cleaning services elsewhere as and when required.
* Responsible for out-of-hours apartment check-ins.
* Helping move guests on-site.
* Keyholder for both the Trust and Private Wing.
* Locking up and security routine every evening.
* Opening and closing the Castle at the weekend.
* Holding and responding to the out-of-hours emergency phone.
* During periods when the resident Trustees are away from the Castle the applicant will be required to stay overnight in the Castle.
Our ideal candidate is someone who has:
* Experience working as a housekeeper / cleaner.
* Good attention to detail.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Good communication skills.
* Strong problem solving skills.
* Prepared to be flexible within the role and perform well within a team
Permananent Contract Hours:
* 5 days per week including weekends Wednesday to Monday with days off being Tuesday and Wednesday.
* One weekend per month will be rota'd to covered by other team members so that the applicant has a weekend off.
* 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day. 1.5 hours each day will be allocated to closing up, check-ins, responding to the emergency phone.
* Living on site - a cottage will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person