View Vacancy - Housekeeper - S3 - Mumbai
Length of the contract : 2 Years (Renewable)
Main purpose of job:
To undertake essential support tasks at the British Deputy High Commission and its residential estate.
Roles and Responsibilities
The core duties of a member of our housekeeping staff are:
- To ensure the BDHC is kept clean, and that high standards of hygiene are maintained. Occasional deep cleaning of residential accommodations maintained by the BDHC.
- Maintaining the BDHC stores, moving furniture and equipment as required.
- To prepare meeting rooms, representational properties for events and meetings.
- Support the Post Security Manager by supervising external contractors and other individuals who require access to the BDHC.
- To undertake other duties as required by the CSM or the Estates Team.
We need housekeepers to work under the supervision of the Corporate Services Manager and the Estates Team to ensure the office and residential estate associated with the British Deputy High Commission is maintained to a high standard and events help in the office and in the two Residences are prepared professionally. Particular duties include the following:
- To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness (to meet UK standards) in office premises
- Record the cleaning activities during the course of a day
- Managing the planned deep cleaning of office premises / shampooing of carpets in consultation with Line Manager.
- Set up meeting rooms as required
- Assist in setting up DHC / DHM apartments for events
- Assist in catering during office / Section events
- Readiness to accept change in job profile depending on business need
- Any other ad-hoc responsibilities as and when required.
- Escorting of external vendors in office & residential apartments whenever required
- Atleast 1 year of relevant experience in Housekeeping.
- We are looking for energetic applicants, with high quality standards and able to apply themselves to all sorts of different tasks with maximum flexibility and skill.
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be INR 14,376 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation Fund/ Special Allowance.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
TO APPLY:
Please note that applications without (a), (b) and (c) will NOT be considered:
(a) Complete the Online Application Form
(b) Attach a detailed CV
(c) Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) else the application will not be considered.
Please note:
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
The British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) in Mumbai is the equivalent of a Consulate General. The Head of Post is the British Deputy High Commissioner, who is the equivalent of a Consul General. The BDHC is located in the BKC area of the city. It has 100 staff members focussing on areas as diverse as the promotion of the United kingdom as a trade and inward investment partner of choice for India, consular services to British nationals, political relations, media and communications, corporate services, visas for Indian national wishing to go to the UK, science and innovation and relationships with the Indian customs services. It also has subordinate posts in Pune (British Trade Office) and Goa (British Nationals Assistance Office), for which the job holder will also oversee security aspect.
The BDHC is a busy mission in keeping with the strength of the UK/India relationship, and the prioritisation given to India by the British Government, resulting in a high volume of very senior visitors, trade delegations and the delivery of big events to maximise and increase the value of the bilateral relationship. We have a very high profile in Mumbai. The BDHC takes the welfare and development of its staff very seriously. It is our Indian and British staff who work tirelessly, together, to deliver our work. We think you will find working for the BDHC to be a unique and fun experience.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
