- The British royal family is hiring a housekeeper to maintain Windsor Castle – the residence of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
- The position entails working 40 hours a week, during which you’ll “upkeep, clean, and care for a wide range of interiors and items.”
- You don’t need to have previous housekeeping experience to apply, as the royal family is “more interested” in your approach to the job.
- Though a salary is not included in the job listing, it does note that the person hired will have the option to live at Windsor Castle, for which there’s a “salary adjustment.”
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The royal family has posted a dream job listing for fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
As first reported by Marie Claire, the British royal family is looking for a housekeeper to maintain Windsor Castle, the residence of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The position also entails some travel to other royal residences in the area, though it doesn’t list any specific locations.
Candidates will be interviewed starting in January, and the job listing can be found on the royal family’s official website.
Hopeful applicants will need to be available 40 hours a week, as the job requires you to "upkeep, clean, and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they're presented to their very best." The role also includes welcoming and caring for guests of royal events, according to the job listing.
Though it is beneficial, prior housekeeping experience is not required. The job listing says the royal family is "more interested in your proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges." Standard skills, like organization, teamwork, time management, and eagerness are also crucial to being chosen.
A specific salary is not included in the job listing, though it's described as being "competitive plus benefits." Some of those benefits include 33 vacation days, a 15% employer-contribution pension scheme, and access to catering and recreational facilities.
The chosen housekeeper will also have the option to live at Windsor Castle, for which there's a "salary adjustment."
To learn more about the housekeeping job, visit the royal family's official website.
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