Housekeeper (Part-Time)

Job title:

Housekeeper (Part-Time)

Company

UK Parliament

Job description

We are looking for a part-time Housekeeper within Property and Office Services at the House of Lords. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team of Housekeepers on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an essential function, working to keep our UNESCO world heritage site clean and tidy, as well as getting the opportunity to work with historic items, from Pugin furniture to heritage furnishings. You will work in unique surroundings including the House of Lords Chamber and State Rooms on a daily basis.This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament working Monday to Friday, between 06.30-10.00am. This is a great position for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and can undertake hands-on cleaning efficiently, professionally, and flexibly.You’ll be accountable for –

• Attending a daily communication meeting at 6.30am with the team leaders.
• Regularly assisting in covering patches where the housekeeper is absent.
• Carrying out enhanced sanitising cleaning.
• Carrying out daily and periodic cleaning duties
• Undertaking additional duties within the team as required on State and ceremonial occasions.
• Other ad-hoc cleaning and office duties as required in support of Department of Facilities Business-as-usual requirements.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.What we’re looking for

• Good standard of communication with ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to use initiative and work flexibly to complete tasks effectively.
• Ability to work well within a small team.
• Ability to consistently complete work to a high standard and possess a professional attitude, with focus on delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices which can be applied to a heritage environment, including manual handling and practical hands-on cleaning experience.

It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

• Working knowledge of Microsoft outlook. (sending and receiving emails)
• Existing/previous COSHH, Manual Handling Training, Health & safety, and Customer service training.
• Some knowledge of the workings and functions of the House of Lords.

What you’ll get in return

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise

Please complete your online application by 23.55pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected]Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary rangeThe House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:52:04 GMT

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