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- Job Title: Housekeeper
- Job Reference: VF1170638GilFH
- Location: Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
- Salary: £14147.00 to £14147.00
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as a Facilities Housekeeper at Gilwell Park. If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards, enjoy a dynamic work environment, and have an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!
- Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
- Salary: £14,147 per annum – Band A, Level 3 inclusive of Outer London Weighting and a Market Supplement (pro rata £24,084, Band A, Level 3, inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)
- Term: Permanent
- Working Hours: 20 hours per week
About the Team and Role:
As a Facilities Housekeeper, you will be a vital part of the team ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the estate for The Scouts Association (TSA). This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same—you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including maintaining our bedrooms and communal areas to the highest standards, supporting events, and helping with operational tasks.
As the Facilities Housekeeper, Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness in bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, kitchens, and meeting spaces.
- Event support, including setting up and ensuring smooth operations, which may include weekend work.
- Routine inspections to identify and address any maintenance issues.
- Daily laundry tasks and ensuring timely completion.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations while ensuring all spaces are sanitised and safe
Who we’re looking for as our Facilities Housekeeper:
- A logical thinker with outstanding attention to detail.
- Ability to self-prioritise and complete tasks without supervision.
- A team player who’s comfortable working independently
- At least two years of experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning role.
- A good understanding of health and safety regulations related to housekeeping and cleaning.
- First Aid and Fire Marshall training (or willingness to complete the training).
- Good time management and an ability to perform under pressure
Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Free Parking Onsite
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/why-work-for-us/
Closing date for applications: 12:00pm Friday 15th November 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th December at Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW
Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!
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