EG - Residence Housekeeper (S2)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) ‎1
The British Embassy* in Cairo is looking to recruit a Residence
Housekeeper , job grade S2, to start as soon as possible.
Main purpose of job:
The successful candidate will need to maintain the cleanliness of different
areas in the residence as well as the guest rooms. You will also prepare guest
rooms for expected visitors and providing turndown service to the guests in-
house.
The main duties will include, but are not limited to:
* Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms.
* Make beds and fold sheets.
* Remove trash, dirty linens and room service items.
* Greet guests and take care of requests.
* Straighten desk items, furniture and appliances.
* Dust, polish and remove marks from walls and furnishings.
* Vacuum carpets and floor care duties.
* Ironing residence and guest clothes.
* General cleaning in different areas in the residence as well as the laundry equipment.
* Supervise the operation in guest rooms floor.
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out additional
duties according to business needs.
Key Behaviours:
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
* Changing and Improving - Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* A good level of Arabic and English language skills.
* Minimum of ‎3 years' experience in housekeeping or in a relevant role.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
* High standard of personal presentation and able to demonstrate discretion, courtesy, and consideration at all times.
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
* Awareness of different detergents and cleaning supplies.
* Awareness of different amenities and facilities available in standard guest rooms.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience ‎1
* A strong level of English language skills.
* Familiar with computerized sheets.
Required behaviours ‎1
Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace,
Working Together
Application deadline ‎1 Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎8 October ‎2023
Grade ‎1
S2
Type of Position ‎1
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week ‎1
‎42
Duration of Post ‎1
‎12 months
Region ‎1
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory ‎1
Egypt
Location (City) ‎1
Cairo
Type of Post ‎1
British Embassy
Number of vacancies ‎1
‎1
Salary Currency ‎1
USD
Salary ‎1
‎427
Start Date ‎1 Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎3 December ‎2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment ‎1
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Egypt.
Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD
‎427 per month subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations
based on a ‎42 hours per week, Saturday - Thursday from ‎9:00 - ‎16:00 subject to
changes and extensions according to business requirements.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary
may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related
bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training &
development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this
package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection
with this position.
This is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term basis for one (‎1) year,
subject to a ‎3-month probationary period.
The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers
through formal and informal training and coaching. A healthy and active
Learning & Development committee supports staff in their goals. In addition,
we have access to the substantial amount of resources that the Embassy and UK
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's International Academy provides.
Additional information ‎1
How to apply:
Interested candidates can apply through the following:
* Submit an online application form and attach an updated CV;
* Applicants can send their CV to [email protected]; or
* Submit a hard copy CV in the Embassy Office addressing to Corporate Services HR.
The closing date for applications is ‎23:55 (Local Time) ‎08 October ‎2023.
Please note that incomplete applications or applications received after the
stated deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Due to the large amount of applications, we receive only those shortlisted for
the interview will be contacted.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around ‎2-‎3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in
country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and
the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the
progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any
disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (‎6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the
terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. __*Staffs
recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions
of service according to local Egypt employment law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country
Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net
site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites,
however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you
complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive
it.