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Iona Young

The Queen is looking for an 'exceptional' Edinburgh maid to work in her palace

The Queen is looking for an 'exceptional' maid to work full time in her Edinburgh Palace at Holyrood.

The successful candidate will be paid £9.90 an hour for the role which is the UK Living Wage and would be contracted to 32 hours across Monday to Sunday with shifts starting at 7am daily.

The advert for the job, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, reads: “This is a career pathway in hospitality that will develop your housekeeping skills and expertise.

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"Joining their professional team, you’ll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they’re presented to their very best.

“Learning from your colleagues, you’ll gain the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards. And you’ll welcome and take care of guests at functions and events too.”

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Adding: “This is your opportunity to use your enthusiasm and interest in hospitality to deliver the exceptional.”

The vacancy closes on May 22, so if it sounds like the dream job for you, you'd better get the application in quick as there are just three days left to apply.

You can find out more and apply here.

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