King Charles is seeking a ‘chief maid’ to manage his palaces – and the deadline to apply is approaching.

The King wants a top maid who will have the offer of living in and travelling to other Royal residences including Balmoral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.

The Senior Housekeeping Assistant will motivate their team “to achieve the highest standards of presentation time and time again”. The one year fixed term contract starts in February and offers a “competitive” salary plus benefits.

“It’s leading the way to deliver exceptional results. It’s feeling proud of your contribution. And it’s joining the professional team behind an outstanding hospitality service. This is what makes a career at the Royal Household so different,” says the advert on the Royal website.

“Based at Windsor Castle, you’ll supervise a small team of housekeeping assistants. In a varied and dynamic role, you’ll oversee the team’s day-to-day activities, and motivate them to achieve the highest standards of presentation time and time again.

“You’ll monitor day-to-day duties and oversee the efficient preparation of rooms for functions, events and accommodation. You’ll plan and prioritise alongside a busy calendar of events, and whether managing rotas, logistics or resources, you’ll ensure your team are in place and ready to support the housekeeping services.

“You’ll also support the wider department taking on front-of-house duties and supporting the busy event schedule. People management will be a large part of the role too; you’ll support the ongoing personal development of a highly dedicated team.