Vacancy: Housekeeper (PT)

Job description:

Mount Stuart Trust is a charitable organisation responsible for the care and stewardship of Mount Stuart House, its gardens, woodlands, and wider estate on the Isle of Bute. We are committed to preserving this unique heritage site while supporting the local community, welcoming visitors, and fostering a culture where our people feel valued. Working with us means joining a team that blends history, heritage, and innovation in a truly inspiring environment

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join the team and support the Head of House in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across Mount Stuart Trust properties, including Mount Stuart House self-catering accommodation, public areas, and event spaces. This role requires attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to deliver excellent service both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Housekeeping

• Ensure all areas are kept to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and presentation
• Clean and prepare self-catering properties, ensuring they are guest ready.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors, colleagues, and guests.
• Report on maintenance issues promptly.
• All aspects of cleaning and maintenance tasks, bins, checking heating and fuel stores etc.
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required.

2. Health & Hygiene

• Adhere to cleaning schedules and house rules.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and follow established procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support a safe and healthy working environment.

3. Events Support

• Assist with the preparation, delivery, and clear-up of internal and external events.
• Provide front-of-house support as required
• Adapt to varying event needs, working flexibly with other teams.

4. Collection Projects

• Under direction of collections team, undertake specialist conservation cleaning and restoration tasks as required (full training will be given)

Person Specification/Essential Skills & Qualities

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends on Rota, predominantly during open season April - October.

Desirable

• Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Driving licence preferred

Details

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to Jane@Mountstuart.com before close of day Sunday 26th October.