Housekeeper

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Harrogate Convention Centre Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) is one of the UK’s leading event venues, offering 13,700m² of flexible event space, a 2,000-seat auditorium, and the iconic Grade II listed Royal Hall. We host a diverse range of conferences, exhibitions, productions, and live events—each with unique requirements. Our Venue Presentation Team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and visitors. We are looking for a proactive and reliable Housekeeper to help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety across our venue. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for ensuring both public and back‑of‑house areas remain clean, safe, and presentation‑ready at all times, supporting a 24/7 operation. Key Responsibilities Carry out regular cleaning inspections across all areas of the venue Respond quickly and independently to cleaning needs as they arise Complete planned cleaning tasks in line with rotas and schedules Manage unplanned cleaning tasks (e.g. spillages, accidents, adverse weather impact) Maintain and replenish consumables in kitchens, toilets, and public areas Monitor stock levels and report replenishment needs Safely operate a range of cleaning equipment, from basic tools to specialist machinery Carry out safety checks on equipment and ensure COSHH compliance Support event changeovers, including waste removal and keeping exits clear Assist in supervising and supporting casual and contract cleaning staff Provide on‑site guidance and basic training for temporary team members What You Will Bring You will bring a friendly, approachable, and customer‑focused attitude, with a proactive mindset and strong ‘can‑do’ approach. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and able to stay calm and effective in a fast‑paced environment. You will be reliable, with excellent timekeeping, and physically capable of carrying out manual tasks. Strong communication skills (written and verbal English) are essential, along with a good understanding of health and safety practices, including COSHH. What Can We Offer You? A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution Salary sacrifice schemes Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! Travel loans Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits. Interview date: Week Commencing 13 th July 2026 NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applefields School