Housekeeping Manager (live-in)

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to explore living in a Christian Community? 

Lee Abbey London is looking for a Housekeeping Manager to join our team. You will oversee the efficient running of our Housekeeping Team who provide excellent hospitality and service to our international student residents.

We're looking for a candidate who has a servant’s heart and is flexible,  and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  As Housekeeper you will be highly organized, assertive and willing to work alongside your team and lead by example.

You will need to be comfortable working in a multicultural environment, supporting your diverse team in their duties as well as pastorally. You will demonstrate time management experience and the ability to multi-task and manage a variety of daily activities.

Top Responsibilities:

• Supervise the House Team, and ensure high standards of service
• Ensure the building is clean and welcoming
• Manage budgets
• Manage schedules, calendars, holiday requests and rotas
• Collaborative workingwith other managers
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Deliver training 
• Manage the team’s health and safety

Role Requirements:

• An active Christian faith
• Computer literate
• Excellent communicator
• Strong time management
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Desired Attributes:

• Supervising experience
• Hands-on 
• Organised
• Attention to detail
• Proactive
• Leadership skills

Benefits:

• Initial 3-year contract (fixed term)
• Stipend plus accommodation 
• Utilities and internet
• All meals provided
• Pension & benefits
• Daily worship/Chapel time
• Opportunity to attend Lee Abbey School of Ministry and grow in your spiritual gifts
• An active social programme, and opportunities to share other gifts and talents you have

This is a residential post that requires full membership of the residential Christian community at Lee Abbey London based in Kensington, West London.

Lee Abbey London is part of a wider network under the umbrella of the Lee Abbey Movement, sharing Christ through relationships, nationally and internationally.

Lee Abbey London is committed to safeguarding children and adults and expect all members of our team to share this commitment. A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to confirmation of appointment.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Chris Barry on 020 72442711 or cbarry@leeabbeylondon.com

www.leeabbeylondon.com

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