Housekeeper, Micheldever

Be part of creating unforgettable escapes to a cabin in Blackwood Forest

• Location: Blackwood Forest (Hampshire)
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 12 hours
• Days of Work: Monday and Friday, 9:30 am until 4 pm

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housekeeper to join our team at Blackwood Forest. Work in one of the UK’s most stunning forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests. Sheltered beneath the protective canopy of ancient oak woodland or situated in the open meadow at the forest edge, our cabins at Forest of Dean offer an escape from everyday life in one of Britain’s most amazing forests.

About the Housekeeper Role

Open all year round, our Housekeepers work in small teams, cleaning multiple cabins per shift. Passionate about the little details, you understand the importance of exceptional cleanliness; it’s what keeps our guests coming back time and time again.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing multiple cabins per shift to the highest standard.
• Ensuring all cabins are spotless and welcoming for arriving guests.
• Taking pride in your work and attention to detail at all times.
• Following brand standards to ensure every guest experiences the Forest Feeling from the moment they step into their cabin.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal Housekeeper will be enthusiastic, energetic, and eager to deliver on our exceptional brand standards. You’ll be a team player with a keen eye for detail, capable of building good working relationships with colleagues and meeting set timescales.

Required Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Great attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards are met.
• Some previous experience in a similar role.
• A willingness to work outdoors in a natural setting, whatever the weather.

About Forest Holidays

We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place.

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance — Take the time you need to recharge.
• Performance-based bonuses — Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met.
• Enhanced parental leave — 24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay.
• Long service awards and company events — Celebrate success with your team.
• Pension scheme — Secure your future with our company pension.
• One full paid day to volunteer — Give back to a cause you care about.
• Subsidised meals — Discounted food when working on location.
• Health cash plan & life assurance — Covered by the company to keep you protected.
• Wellbeing events & activities — Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Discounted stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages — Save on breaks for you, your friends & family.
• Hundreds of discounts — Save on top brands across the UK.

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

• 16 years: £8.00 per hour
• 17 years: £10.85 per hour

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.