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Brodie Castle and Estate is situated in the parish of Dyke and Moy, Morayshire. The castle has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1979 and opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1980. The estate comprises Brodie Castle – which dates from 1567 – and its policies, which include a walled garden, parkland, driveways, a formal avenue and extensive plantations. Brodie Castle is further enhanced by the impressive interiors and collections it contains. Within Brodie Castle there are historic interiors of exceptional quality, which contain fine plaster ceilings and collections of international significance.

The post-holder is responsible, with the support of the Housekeeping and Holiday – Let Supervisor for delivering the highest standards of housekeeping and holiday-let servicing and customer care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the post will be met by ensuring all facilities and holiday lets are cleaned and presented by the highest possible standard.

General Housekeeping:

Undertaking the routine cleaning and housekeeping of domestic and display areas of the property, including but not limited to:

Vacuuming, sweeping, polishing of floors

Dusting/polishing of fittings such as panelling, stairs, and doors

Dusting/wiping of sills, skirting’s, door-frames, and window frames

Cleaning of windows

Cleaning of lavatories, sinks, staff-rooms etc

Supporting the use of the property for functions and events by:

Protecting vulnerable collections;

Assisting with functions furniture set-up and striking;

Clearing and cleaning before and after the event.

Holiday Let Accommodation (the Laird’s Wing and other holiday cottages):

Undertaking the routine servicing of let accommodation of the property, including but not limited to:

Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing of floors

Dusting of surfaces, fittings, furniture, ornaments, doors

Cleaning of windows

Changing of bed linen and towels, and making of beds

Cleaning of bathroom/toilet areas and fittings

Cleaning of (let) kitchen/scullery areas and equipment

Checking functionality of lighting, heating, TV/radio etc

Replenishing of welcome/hospitality trays, and consumables

Checking of collections and domestic inventories during changeover – specifically in the Laird’s

Application Deadline: Sunday 18/08/2024