OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IS SOMEONE WHO HAS:

• Experience working as a housekeeper / cleaner.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Prepared to be flexible within the role and perform well within a team

ROLE SUMMARY

Thirlestane Castle is recruiting a caretaker / housekeeper role within the team. The candidate will join the housekeeping team and will live on-site.
Thirlestane Castle Trust is a family home and Charitable Trust, and operates as a Heritage Visitor Attraction, a provider of short stay accommodation and an Events venue.

DUTIES

• To provide cleaning and housekeeping support at Thirlestane Castle which will include general cleaning as well as apartment changeovers.
• To provide cleaning services elsewhere as and when required.
• Responsible for out-of-hours apartment check-ins.
• Helping move guests on-site.
• Keyholder for both the Trust and Private Wing.
• Locking up and security routine every evening.
• Opening and closing the Castle at the weekend.
• Holding and responding to the out-of-hours emergency phone.
• During periods when the resident Trustees are away from the Castle the applicant will be required to stay overnight in the Castle.