Deputy Housekeeping Manager

Skipton | £34,000 per annum | Full Time

The Opportunity

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy Housekeeping Manager to join the team at an exceptional private estate and luxury wellbeing destination near Skipton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional who enjoys working to high standards and wants to be part of a beautiful, fast-paced and varied estate environment. You’ll support the Housekeeping Manager in overseeing the day-to-day housekeeping operation across the estate, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest experience.

The role would suit someone who is organised, hands-on and confident leading a team, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine pride in delivering outstanding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Housekeeping Manager with the day-to-day running of the housekeeping operation.
• Help lead, motivate and develop the housekeeping team.
• Ensure bedrooms, guest accommodation and estate areas are maintained to an exceptional standard.
• Carry out regular quality checks and ensure agreed standards are consistently achieved.
• Assist with rotas, staff allocation and daily workload planning.
• Support the smooth preparation of accommodation for guests, events and busy periods.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies, equipment and stock levels.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new team members.
• Deal professionally with any guest queries or housekeeping issues.
• Work closely with other departments across the estate to ensure an excellent overall guest experience.
• Support the Housekeeping Manager with maintaining health, safety and operational standards.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in housekeeping supervision or management, ideally within a luxury hotel, private estate, high-end accommodation or similar environment.

You’ll need to be:

• Experienced in maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Confident supervising and supporting a team.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy, ever-changing environment.
• Professional, reliable and well presented.
• A strong communicator with a hands-on approach.
• Flexible regarding working hours and weekend requirements.
• A driver with access to your own vehicle and a valid UK driving licence – essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £34,000 per annum
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shifts across 7 days, with weekends on a rota or according to business requirements
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Monthly hospitality tips
• Free parking
• Pension contribution
• Free access to the estate's wellbeing schedule and swimming pool
• Subsidised meals at the on-site bistro
• Family and friends discounts across activities and accommodation
• Start date: As soon as convenient

Why Apply?

This is a superb opportunity to join a unique estate environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play an important role in maintaining the exceptional standards expected across a luxury destination, while working alongside an experienced hospitality team.

If you are an experienced housekeeping professional looking for your next step and would enjoy working within a beautiful estate environment near Skipton, we would love to hear from you.