Housekeeper - Tresco Abbey - Permanent Role
We are looking for an experienced housekeeper with exceptional standards and keen eye for detail to look after the private residence at Tresco Abbey. The role would be a live-in role in rent-free accommodation, working a minimum of 30 hours per week over 5 or 6 days a week. Flexibility is required during quieter and busier times. Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at point of interviewing.
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 a 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 breathtaking views and island lifestyle aren't enough, we offer excellent pay rates, on-island accommodation, travel to and from the island, and a great range of benefits.
We're proud to offer competitive pay above the National Living Wage, and many positions offer gratuities. Some positions also offer meals on duty and pathways for progression for the right people.
Our range of staff benefits is constantly evolving and currently include a 20% discount in our eateries and shops, unlimited scheduled boating to explore the archipelago, subsidised spa membership and treatments, free entry to Tresco Abbey Garden, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted stays for friends and family.
In order to process any application, we require confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are not, we are unable to help with the necessary paperwork to assist with this.
