Windsor Castle advertises for a new housekeeping assistant to ensure the palace is kept sparkling – and they could be living alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
- The Royal Family is hiring a housekeeping assistant to join Windsor Palace staff
- The role will join the Master of the Household’s Office and includes travel
- Salary isn’t specified but the perks include an option to live at the palace
The Royal family is hiring a housekeeping assistant to join its Windsor Palace staff, a new advert on the Buckingham Palace website shows.
The role, which is based at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s residence, is described as delivering an ‘extraordinary service in incredible surroundings’.
Joining the Master of the Household’s Office, the individual is responsible for the ‘upkeep and care of a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they’re presented to their very best’.
While the salary package isn’t specified, the candidate is offered a ‘range of catering and recreational facilities’ in return, as well as the option to live in the grounds of Windsor Castle – where Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archie also live at Frogmore Cottage.
The Royal family is hiring a housekeeping assistant to join its Windsor Palace staff, a new advert on the Buckingham Palace website shows. St George’s Chapel is pictured right
The advert reads: ‘This is a career pathway in hospitality that will develop your housekeeping skills and expertise. Joining our professional team, you’ll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they’re presented to their very best.
‘Learning from your colleagues, you’ll gain the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards. And you’ll welcome and take care of guests at functions and events too.
‘In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you’ll be able to grow your skills.’
While the salary package isn’t specified, the candidate is offered a ‘range of catering and recreational facilities’ in return, as well as the option to live in the grounds of Windsor Castle – where Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archie (seen in May) also live at Frogmore Cottage
Joining the Master of the Household’s Office, the individual is responsible for the ‘upkeep and care of a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they’re presented to their very best’
And the successful candidate does not need to have extensive experience in hospitality, but instead a positive attitude is paramount.
Describing the individual, the advert continues: ‘Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We’re more interested in your proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges.’
Sharing the benefits, it concludes: ‘This role will be based in Windsor Castle but will involve travelling to other Royal residences.
The role, which is based at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s residence, is described as delivering an ‘extraordinary service in incredible surroundings’
‘The role also offers the option to live-in for which there is a salary adjustment.’
Just weeks ago a royal insider who hired staff for the Duke of York, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie has revealed his top tips for getting hired at Buckingham Palace.
James Upsher, an ex Communications Manager at LinkedIn, worked as an Assistant Private Secretary to the York family for almost four years, as well as helping the Royal Communications department to oversee The Queen’s 90th Birthday, and working on overseas visits by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Surprisingly, he advises interested applicants not to gush about how the job would ‘fulfill childhood dreams of working for the palaces’, and recommends highlighting any connections to the Commonwealth in your address book.
The role will be based in Windsor Castle (pictured) and will also involve travelling to other Royal residences