Housekeeping Assistant

It’s working as a team to achieve exceptional results

It’s being encouraged to gain new skills. And it’s delivering extraordinary service in incredible surroundings. This is what makes a career with the Royal Household so different.

This is a career pathway in hospitality that will develop your housekeeping skills and expertise. Joining our professional team, you’ll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they’re presented to their very best.

Learning from your colleagues, you’ll gain the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards. And you’ll welcome and take care of guests at functions and events too.

In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you’ll be able to grow your skills.

Please note, this role could be based at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.

Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We’re more interested in your proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges.

With attention to detail you take pride in your work and aim for the highest standards.

You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and are happy to get involved in a range of tasks to support others.

Well organised and with good time management skills, you can meet deadlines and work efficiently to get jobs done.

Above all, you’ll be eager to learn new skills and develop a hospitality career.

This is your opportunity to use your enthusiasm and interest in hospitality to deliver the exceptional.

This role will be based in either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, and will involve travelling to other Royal residences. In return you can look forward to working in a unique work environment, and be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary) and meals on duty. The role also offers the option to live-in with all meals provided (for which there is a salary adjustment). Training and development is encouraged and you will have access to a range of recreational facilities.