The Embassy of Denmark is seeking a Housekeeper with documented experience
The Embassy of Denmark in Iceland is seeking a highly responsible and skilled housekeeper for the Ambassador’s Residence.
As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for the general upkeep of the Residence, including cleaning, laundry and occasional meal preparation. The Housekeeper will also be responsible of cleaning the embassy offices.
The Housekeeper will furthermore have practical responsibility for the events, meetings, lunches, dinners and receptions regularly hosted at the Residence. This includes everything from setting the table to coordinating catering and additional serving staff, as well as preparing the venue.
We offer an interesting and varied position with a very high degree of responsibility and trust. We are looking for the right person with documented expertise in the field, a positive, aervice-minded and flexible attitude, and a strong interest in contributing to the team of one of the most historic houses in the heart of Reykjavik.
The working hours are 29 hours per week. The workplace is the Embassy of Denmark in Iceland, Hverfisgata 29, 101 Reykjavik. From time to time, the position will also require evening work in connection with events at the embassy.
- Responsible for and carrying out cleaning at the Ambassador’s Residence and at the embassy offices.
- Practical responsibility for events and meetings at the Residence
- Well documented experience in the field along with references confirming the canciadate as a highly trustworthy and service-minded team player with the ability to work independently.
- Well-developed sense of discretion and good judgment.
- Strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to mangage multiple tasks and work effectively under time pressure.
- Good language skills in Danish or another Scandinavian language are preferred.
- Driver’s license.
The Danish Foreign Service sees diversity as a strength and wishes to employ staff with different backgrounds. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religion, and ethnicity, to apply.
Salary will be determined in accordance with qualifications, the embassy’s salary policy and local rates and conditions.
The position of Housekeeper will be filled locally in accordance with the embassy’s staff regulations. We are an equal opportunity employer offering flexible working hours, 25 paid vacation days annually, local health insurance, 24/7 coverage under the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Collective Private Accident Insurance.
You can read more about the Embassy of Denmark in Iceland and our activities on our website or Facebook/Instagram profiles. For further information about the vacant position, please contact Deputy Head of Mission, Adam Grønholm at +354 888 4116 / [email protected].
Applications, with CVs, references and recommendations should be sent with the subject line “Housekeeper” to [email protected] or via alfred.is if you saw the position there.
Selected candidates will be invited for interview. Please note that employment is subject to security clearance by the Danish authorities.
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