View Vacancy - BDSUS Corporate Services – House Keeper to Head
Main purpose of job:
The British Defence Staff are looking for a cleaner who will be working in the private residence of the UK Defence Advisor, carrying out general cleaning duties as required, which includes ironing and laundry duties. The job has flexible hours which will be confirmed on interview and would suit a motivated, organized, self-starter who can work unsupervised and has good communication skills.
The post is for 30 hours a week which includes the options for coverage of health and pension benefits. This is an opportunity for a person who likes working in a close nit team set in a family resident setting.
Roles and responsibilities:
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the residency by carrying out general cleaning of bathrooms, bedrooms and communal areas which includes but not restricted to, dusting, hoovering and cleaning of floors and carpets as well as stripping and making beds; laundering and pressing of bedding and clothing as required, occasionally to tight timescales;
Flexibility to complete additional ad hoc tasks as required. Ability/willingness to assist with household functions/events would be an advantage.
Essential on arrival:
- Must be able to speak English to a conversation standard
- Experience of domestic duties.
The British Embassy offers a strong benefits package. This package includes health insurance, pension, generous leave entitlement, and training opportunities.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A or NATO visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
The post holder must be able to start work immediately once relevant clearances have been obtained.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
