Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Permanent Mission to the International Maritime Organization

[Job Opening] Live-Out Housekeeper at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea

Job Title: Administrative and technical staff(housekeeper)

Working For: Embassy of the Republic of Korea(South Korea) in the UK

Salary: Around ￡24k gross per annum *Decided depending on qualification and experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: 1 Year fixed-term with the possibility of extension

Closing date: 23:59(GMT), Friday, 1 September

1. Job Details

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK is looking for an administrative staff who will clean and maintain the residence of the Ambassador to meet sanitation requirements and provide a comfortable space for the Ambassador and a presentable meeting space for guests.

2. Job Responsibilities

– Taking general care of the residence

– Assisting in managing facilities on the premises

– General handyman works

– Other administrative or maintenance jobs at the residence and the embassy, if required

3. Requirements

– Experience in housekeeping work

– Ability to maintain the residence to a high standard of cleanliness

– Reliable, punctual and detailed oriented

– Ability to maintain confidentiality

4. Working Hours and Contract Period

– Working Hours: Monday to Friday (09:00-17:30) 

Rest Breaks: (12:00-13:30) 

*Overtime work (paid) may be needed depending on the workload.

– Contract Period: One-year contract including a probation period of three months.

– The contract will be renewable yearly based on work performance.

– Expected date to start work:  September 2023 

*Unless there is any delay in a background check and security clearance.

5. Benefits

– Basic Salary: ￡1,900

– Yearly Bonus: Amount equivalent to one month's salary  *If the employee has worked for over three months.

– Severance payment *If the employee has worked for over a year.

– 28 days holiday *Including Bank holiday

6. How to Apply

Please submit your CV (Max two pages) electronically in PDF format to Ms Chansil Park, Head of Administration, at ukadmin1@mofa.go.kr by 23:59 (GMT), Friday, 1 September.

You must include the title of the job you are applying for and your name in the email subject line.

Only complete or correctly titled applications will be considered, and excess pages will not be appraised.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.