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Clean for the Queen: Buckingham Palace searches for new housekeeping assistant
Would you like to live at Buckingham Palace and work for the Queen?
If so, this job might just be for you. The Royals are looking for a new live-in housekeeping assistant.
The housekeeper will be expected to "clean and care for interiors and items from carpets and furniture to historic vases and irreplaceable paintings".
The successful applicant will spend all day up close and personal with Queen Elizabeth's vases and paintings.
They will also look after guests and support special events.
The job posting states: "This is no standard housekeeping role. You’ll work, and live, in stunning historic settings, ensuring that they’re presented to their best for colleagues, guests and, of course, the Royal Family."
Qualities needed in the housekeeping assistant are someone who "takes care and pride in their work" as well as having "excellent communication and time management skills".
They will also need to be "house-proud about the world's most famous homes".
Buckingham Palace's housekeeping assistant can expect to make almost £17,000 a year with bed and board included.
No experience is required, with the website stating: "Housekeeping or hospitality experience would be an asset, but is by no means essential. We’re more interested in your outstanding team working skills."
The housekeeping assistant will get 33 days' holiday, a comprehensive benefits package, a 15 per cent employer contribution pension scheme, as well as a range of recreational facilities.