Her Majesty’s Ambassador Residence Housekeeper (NOR21.038)

Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimize any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.

The British Embassy in Oslo is part of the worldwide UK diplomatic network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are seeking to recruit a new member of staff – Her Majesty’s Ambassador (HMA) Residence Housekeeper.

The HMA Residence Housekeeper will act as part of a little team ensuring the general smooth running of the residence for daily tasks as well as events and hosting guests.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Residence Events and catering responsibilities 40%

• Ensure residence is in perfect order for receiving guests;
• Assist with events preparation set up and serving meals;
• Adaptability and a welcoming attitude towards changes. 

Household cleaning, washing and ironing 40%

• General cleaning and laundry;
• Specific cleaning (Antique, Silverware, work of arts);
• Water plants inside the residence;

Other duties 20%

• Assist the Residence Manager with specific task requirements;
• Liaise with Corporate Service Team to ensure maintenance support to the HMA Residence.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Strong hospitality skills and previous experience of service, in Hotel or private residence setting 4-5 star standard desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards service.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good operational level of English (B1/B2 level according to the CEFR framework*).
• Ability to work within a team or independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and to operate flexibly in respect of working hours or duties.
• Willing to take on new responsibilities as necessary.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Minimum 3 years work experience with Hotel or private residence.

Required competencies  :Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline  :28 February 2021

Grade  :S3

Type of Position  :Full-time, Temporary

Working hours per week  :35

Region  :Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory  :Norway

Location (City)  :Oslo

Type of Post  :British Embassy

Number of vacancies  :1

Starting monthly salary (NOK)  :32,999

Start Date  :1 May 2021

Job Category  :Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory  :Housekeeper

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

This is a full-time fixed term contract for 1 year, five working days (currently 35 hours net) per week.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Norway. The Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

The Embassy offers a wide-range of learning and development opportunities, both in the Post, in London and more widely across Europe. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office also has extensive e-learning opportunities. All staff are encouraged to focus on their personal development, and 5 days a year are dedicated to learning and development for each staff member.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Norway and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information  

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a B1/B2 level or equivalent. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

Due to Covid 19:

• You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
• Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.
• Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local 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.