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Topics: Money, Jobs, Royal Family, UK News
Rhiannon Ingle
Topics: Money, Jobs, Royal Family, UK News
Social media users have been left horrified after spotting a job advert for a housekeeping role over on the Royal Household website.
The job ad, which was posted earlier this month, lists the job description, location and hours of work.
But people were particularly concerned with the salary for the role, with many taking issue with the hourly rate.
Over on the website, the listing explains the kind of candidate they are looking for.
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"We’re looking for passionate, conscientious, and detail-focused individuals to join our Housekeeping team," it reads.
"Working across public areas, facilities, front and back-of-house spaces, and bedrooms, you'll help ensure every environment is presented at its very best."
The job description goes on to explain that, in joining the Royal Household's professional team, employees would 'take pride in the cleaning, care, and upkeep of a wide range of interiors, furnishings, and historic items'.
"Learning from experienced colleagues, you’ll develop specialist skills and techniques, always striving for the highest possible standards," the listing continues. "Working in an environment where development and training are common place, you’ll be able to grow your skills."
The website went on to outline their offer of a 'generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities' which includes 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) 'dependent on the length of time you have worked for us'.
The Royal Household also boasted over their 'excellent non-contributory pension plan' as well as complimentary lunch on-site 'to keep you fuelled throughout the day'.
"We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing," the listing added.
However, the hourly rate of £12.60 did not go down well with people online with many rushing to social media to share their gripes.
One Twitter user hit out: "The British monarchy offers £12.60/hour for a cleaning assistant at Holyroodhouse, £5.40 less than the average payment for the role."
"This is actually disgusting," declared a second while a third slammed: "Seriously?? I make more than that cleaning airbnbs. like, I can work 4-5 hours in a day and make more than these people do. That's so f*cked."
And a fourth chimed in: "This is tragic."
Gov.uk explains that the UK National Minimum Wage (NMW) has different rates depending on age and apprenticeship status.
As of the start of this month (April 1), the rates are £12.21 per hour for those aged 21 and over (National Living Wage), £10.00 per hour for 18-20 year olds, £7.55 per hour for those under 18 and £7.55 per hour for apprentices.