* Job Description

**Housekeeper**

Title Housekeeper Location Walmer Castle, Kent, CT14 7LJ Salary 8.91 per hour / Variable hours but average of 10 per week / Permanent (All salaries are reviewed on 1st April each year) Job type Permanent Ref 13678 English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.

No matter what you do or where you do it, by joining us you'll be playing a vital role in looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

You will clean and present Walmer Castle & Gardens to an exemplary standard, ensuring that visitors enjoy a high quality experience and the site and contents are cared for appropriately.

In this role, you will:

1.Undertake presentation cleaning of all of the visitor and staff facilities, ensuring that they comply with standards set out in the Visitor Operations Manual.

2.Undertake routine cleaning of the historic property as specified by the line manager, conservation team and curator.

3.Follow specific cleaning protocols for historic objects and record these activities appropriately.

4.Undertake routine cleaning of the education center and the facilities within.

5.Promptly report any maintenance issues.

6.Ensure that the site is checked regularly for safety hazards and that appropriate actions are taken.

7.Ensure compliance with all English Heritage health and safety standards, e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH, PPE and Manual Handling.

8.Report accidents and incidents as appropriate.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.

From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400 historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

**Closing date:** 12/09/2021 23:59:59

**You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.**