Catering and Housekeeping Attendant

Are you interested in working for the happiest country on the planet? Now is your chance!

The Embassy of Finland in Reykjavík is looking for a part-time Catering and Housekeeping Attendant (20hrs / week) for a fixed term employment starting 20 July 2026 or according to agreement and ending 31 May 2028.

The Embassy offers an interesting and versatile position, a dynamic work environment and a great team. The Mission Statement of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland is: We work for Finland and a better World.

Job duties

• Helping with organizing official functions and events such as lunches, dinners and receptions.
• Maintaining a high level of order and quality of the Embassy premises.
• Regular household duties such as grocery shopping, cooking and laundering.
• Helping with the maintenance of the Embassy premises including tasks such as cleaning and gardening.
• Other duties assigned by the Head of Mission.

Key requirements

• Previous experience in similar tasks and/or relevant education; experience in working for an Embassy or comparable institution is an advantage
• Valid driver’s license and driving experience
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Good command of English; knowledge of Finnish or Icelandic is an advantage

Please send your application, CV and salary expectations by 30 April 2026 by using our secure email service: https://turvaviesti.gov.fi/?lang=en. Use the subject line Application for the position of Catering and Housekeeping Attendant. Further information on the position either by email to [email protected] or during the interview.

You can read more about us on https://finlandabroad.fi/web/isl/frontpage.

Please note

Employment at the Embassy of Finland will not be confirmed before the selected candidate provides an extract from their criminal records. Embassy will not reimburse possible expenses for obtaining the extract. A Finnish applicant may be subject to a security clearance.

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