View Vacancy - Housekeeper (DNK602)
The British Embassy in Copenhagen, part of a world-wide network representing UK political, economic and consular interests overseas, is looking for a Housekeeper to Support the effective running of the Embassy and Residence by providing a high quality cleaning and housekeeping service across three Embassy Properties as part of a small housekeeping team. Support Official functions as required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Regular Duties
- Office cleaning; including corridors, kitchens, toilets and internal stairs;
- Stock taking of domestic cleaning supplies as well as assisting with routine inventory checks and updates to items in the Embassy and Residence;
- Working to a routine cleaning plan; daily, weekly, monthly tasks.
Occasional Duties
- Assist preparation of official meetings; set-up and refreshments;
- Serving duties during receptions: serving meals and drinks to guests, and post-event tidying as necessary;
- Assist in maintaining the Residence to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene;
- Assist with preparation of transit accommodation.
- Good communication in English language both oral and written (independent user);
- At least 1 year of work experience in a similar role either in facilities management or the hospitality industry;
- Customer focus approach;
- Willing to take initiative, flexible, proactive ("Can do" attitude);
- Able to work effectively and supportively with colleagues, both individually and in a team;
- Able to act with discretion at all times;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule;
- Have good IT Skills – familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, outlook, excel);
- Have a positive outlook;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Be able to work swiftly and effectively.
- Have good communication in Danish.
This is a fixed-term contract of 12 months with possibility of renewal.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorization for Denmark in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
This opportunity is closed to applications.