Job Vacancies
Housekeeper and Guest Support Team Member
Hours: 10–20 hours per week (flexible – contract details to be discussed at interview)
Salary: £12.20 per hour, rising to £12.60 upon completion of probation
Bore Place is expanding its friendly housekeeping team and is looking for a capable, hands-on team memberl to join us. This is a varied and rewarding role that involves:
• Housekeeping and cleaning across all our properties.
• Welcoming and looking after guests to ensure they have an exceptional experience.
• Assisting with food service and some basic food preparation.
We are looking for someone who is practical, flexible, and positive, with excellent team-working skills. Applicants should have high standards of cleaning and hygiene and a willingness to take on a range of tasks.
What We Offer
• A fantastic working environment in a supportive and friendly team.
• Free parking and a pension scheme.
• 38 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Staff discounts on Bore Place’s programme of public events.
• A beautiful countryside location.
Please note that due to our rural location, your own vehicle is essential for travel.
About Bore Place
Bore Place is home to the Commonwork Trust, an educational and sustainability charity with sustainability, education, and community at its heart. We are looking for individuals who are sympathetic to our aims and comfortable promoting the mission of Bore Place to colleagues and visitors.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The safety and welfare of children and other vulnerable people at Bore Place is extremely important to us and is why we pride ourselves on our Safeguarding procedures. All positions at Bore Place are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.
Please click here for the full job description.
How to Apply
Please email jobs@boreplace.org:
• A cover letter, including a statement outlining why you are suitable for this role.
• Your CV, including contact details for two referees.
Please email jobs@boreplace.org for more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role.
Housekeeping Manager
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week, to suit the right candidate
Salary: £28,500 (pro rata)
Bore Place is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and capable Housekeeping Manager to manage our fantastic team of housekeepers, look after our guests during their stay, oversee events and ensure exemplary cleanliness across all our properties. The ideal candidate will take pride in ensuring high standards, having excellent organisation and communication skills, working well with people, and ensuring a happy team and satisfied visitors. This role sits at the heart of all we do at Bore Place and offers an amazing opportunity to help shape our future.
You will manage the team’s rotas and a degree of flexibility will be required when you work, with occasional work at the weekends and during the evening required.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and working alongside a team of housekeepers to ensure that all properties are cleaned to a high standard for new arrivals and existing guests with a focus on customer care and cleanliness including housekeeping, cleaning and laundry
- Event execution including overseeing food and drinks service
- Overseeing team training and ensuring good Health and Safety practices
- Recruiting, training and developing housekeeping staff, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment, ensuring all staff members are fully inducted into the team
- Rota management and team leader
- Acting as the main point of contact and lead host for all visitors to the Bore Place venue, providing a warm, professional, and welcoming experience for guests, and addressing any questions or issues promptly.
- Liaising with other teams, such as venue booking team, weddings or facilities, to ensure smooth coordination for all bookings.
- Promoting Bore Place's values in all that we do
This role is busy and requires a good level of personal fitness, the ability to multi-task and excellent organisation skills.
You would also be expected to be a part of our on-call rota for which you would be paid separately. This is approx 1 week in 4. Proximity to Bore Place would therefore be advantageous but isn’t a requirement.
What We Offer
• A fantastic working environment in a supportive and friendly team.
• Free parking and a pension scheme.
• 38 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Staff discounts on Bore Place’s programme of public events.
• A beautiful countryside location.
Please note that due to our rural location, your own vehicle is essential for travel.
About Bore Place
Bore Place is home to the Commonwork Trust, an educational and sustainability charity with sustainability, education, and community at its heart. We are looking for individuals who are sympathetic to our aims and comfortable promoting the mission of Bore Place to colleagues and visitors.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The safety and welfare of children and other vulnerable people at Bore Place are extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our Safeguarding procedures. All positions at Bore Place are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.
Please click here for the full job description.
How to Apply
Please email jobs@boreplace.org:
• A cover letter, including a statement outlining why you are suitable for this role.
• Your CV, including contact details for two referees.
Please email jobs@boreplace.org for more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role.
Voluntary Opportunities
Opportunities arise across the organisation to work alongside our staff in the gardens, kitchen, office and education teams. Take a look at our Volunteer page.
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