Lead with Us in the Heart of Blackwood Forest Location: Blackwood Salary: £12.91 per hour Working Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week Days of Work: 4 days out of 7. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Housekeeping Manager to join our Blackwood team! Be part of creating special escapes in one of Hampshire’s most serene forest locations, surrounded by tall beech trees and peaceful woodland trails. Develop your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests, enjoy fresh forest air, and immerse yourself in a truly tranquil setting just an hour from London. Your Responsibilities: As an Assistant Housekeeping Manager, you will have a pivotal leadership role, ensuring the smooth running of our housekeeping operations and upholding our high standards. Your responsibilities will include: ➡️ Team Leadership: Support and motivate the housekeeping team, supervising daily operations and providing guidance to ensure top performance. ➡️ Operational Management: Assist with planning and organising rotas, cabin changeovers, and allocation of resources to maintain efficiency and high standards. ➡️ Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across all cabins, addressing any issues proactively. ➡️ Training & Development: Coach and develop team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment. ➡️ Guest Experience: Ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling by maintaining attention to detail and delivering outstanding service. ➡️ Problem Solving: Take decisive action in the absence of the Housekeeping Manager, keeping operations running smoothly. ➡️ Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain housekeeping equipment and ensure team compliance with safety standards. Your Skills & Experience: We’re looking for a motivated, organised, and experienced individual with a proven ability to lead teams and maintain operational excellence. You should have: ✅ Previous supervisory or head housekeeper experience (desirable). ✅ Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. ✅ Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. ✅ A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get involved in practical tasks. ✅ Attention to detail and a focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience. ✅ A passion for the outdoors and motivation to work in all weather conditions. ✅ You must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence - if your licence is not clean, you must flag this with our team. Who Are Forest Holidays? We’re a Certified B Corp, recognised as a force for good. Our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’re a team of 800, stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest, managing the land for conservation and creating beautiful spaces for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are thoughtfully placed to let guests discover the wonders of nature and embrace the Forest Feeling. Why Join Us? As a valued member of our leadership team, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits: ✈️ Generous holiday allowance – Take the time you need to recharge Performance-based bonuses – Earn a bonus when customer service targets are met Social events and awards evenings – Celebrate success with your team Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location ❤️ Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness Save on breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off. Friends and family also receive 15% off. ️ Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK 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. Click ‘Apply’ now to start your leadership journey with us at Argyll. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!