Tresco Abbey Housekeeper (Permanent)
This is a rare opportunity to make a move to Tresco as the housekeeper of Tresco Abbey, maintaining exceptional standards for the family.
Duties Include
- The focus of the role will be on the cleaning and general upkeep of the house - the home is relaxed and quite informal, although high standards must be maintained
- Responsibility for the personal laundry of the family and keeping good stocks of linen
- Reporting any faults or maintenance issues to the Abbey Handyman or the Services Department
- Responsibility for flower arrangements in the house, using fresh flowers provided by the vegetable gardener
- Helping the Abbey team in other capacities when required through the summer, e.g. helping with catering for large gatherings
Our Ideal Candidate
- Must have good initiative, be self-motivated & work well without supervision
- Should be experienced in housekeeping and household management
- Should have good discretion and a strong work ethic
- Able to work to a flexible schedule and willing to work additional hours when required
- Will be able to prioritise a list of jobs as well as being proactive in developing regular schedules to work efficiently
- Available to start immediately
About Tresco Island
At the heart of the Isles of Scilly archipelago, 28 miles from the Cornish coast, Tresco Island is a family‐run business comprising the whole island of Tresco and the Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher.
With timeshare and rental cottages, a 16-bedroom inn, two restaurants, a world-famous garden, a spa, an art gallery, a shop and a working farm, Tresco is a subtropical island known for its deserted bays, aquamarine seas and exceptional guest experiences.
Just across the water on the neighbouring island of Bryher, Hell Bay Hotel stands as Scilly’s highest-rated hotel and restaurant. Our boutique hotel offers 25 suites, a 3AA Rosette restaurant, a Crab Shack and wellness facilities - a haven of calm amidst the wild seascape of Bryher's west coast.
Living & Working Here
If the opportunity to live and work on a subtropical island isn't enough, there's a range of great benefits and perks, including:
- On-island accommodation, minutes from the beach
- Paid travel to and from the island at the start and end of your time with us
- Competitive pay and the opportunity for gratuities with many roles
- Many roles include delicious on-duty meals
- 20% off in our restaurants, pub, spa and shops
- Free scheduled boating and camping kit hire, and discounted watersports equipment hire, to help you explore
- And many more...
