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Job Title: Housekeeper 

Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes 

Salary Range: £34,078.62  to £35,730.76 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Full time/Part Time: Full Time 

Term Time only post: No 

Advert Closing Date: 04/07/2025 

Job Overview

Applications are invited for an exciting unique opportunity to work at the heart of Island life supporting the work of the Lieutenant-Governor.  We are seeking to recruit a self-motivated Housekeeper who can assist in the daily running and organisation of a busy household and hospitality support for events hosted at Government House.

 

We host a wide cross-section of important visitors to the Island including members of the Royal Family, senior members of the armed services, diplomats and politicians, and other prominent people.  We also run a variety of events including ceremonial occasions and receptions in support of charitable organisations.

 

The successful candidate will be experienced in domestic service, hard-working, conscientious, and must be well presented and a good communicator who will be content to work flexible and at times unsociable hours. The post is a permanent contract and is pensionable.

 

For this position we offer 

  • Manual Worker Grade 3 based on a 38-hour week.
  • a permanent and pensionable position.
  • a rewarding job in a high-profile working environment.
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Applicants must have a minimum 5 year residency. For further information please contact Justin Oldridge, Chief of Staff, Office of the Lieutenant-Governor on Tel: 441700

 

Closing date: 4 July 2025

 

Job Purpose

To provide laundry, cleaning, waiting and other domestic services at the direction of the Head Housekeeper at Government House. The Housekeeper is a key person in the domestic routine of the house. They are a member of the Housekeeping Team consisting of the Head Housekeeper, 2 Housekeepers and the Chef.

Job Specific Outcomes

Draw the attention of the Head Housekeeper to any matter affecting the smooth running and security of Government House. Serve at table and at functions and receptions in Government House and its grounds.

 

Cleaning of the house (public rooms, corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, WCs, offices and other accommodation).

 

Laundry and ironing. Report all damage, breakages, losses and unserviceable items to the Head Housekeeper. Undertake such tasks and duties as may from time to time be allocated by the Lieutenant Governor, his/her spouse/partner or the Chief of Staff. 

Jersey Public Service Careers

 

Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.

 

To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.

 

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