Housekeeper, Badanloch Estate, Kinbrace, Sutherland.

 

Job Title	Housekeeper
Location	Badanloch Estate, Kinbrace, Sutherland
Start Date	February 2027
Basis	Full Time – Permanent
Salary	Competitive – dependant on experience.
Holiday	30 days annually (inclusive of public holidays)
Accommodation	Comfortable and self contained onsite accommodation will be provided

 

Roles and Responsibilities

An amazing opportunity to join the team at Badanloch Estate set in the stunning Scottish Highlands.

This is a unique position for a dedicated and hands-on candidate to manage The Lodge and additional self-catering holiday cottage. This role will entail overseeing the day to day running of the lodge ensuring exceptional presentation, guest experience, housekeeping, cooking and maintaining smooth operation of all hospitality services.

The above aspects are most prominent particularly during the sporting season but in the off season many duties including deep cleaning, maintenance and general preparation for the following season will be required.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in housekeeping, hospitality management or high standard private household work
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to be an effective communicator with guests and the wider Badanloch team
• To have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work especially during busy periods.

Desirable

• To have previously been immersed in a rural estate and understand the expectations of sporting guests
• Food hygiene certification/ understanding of catering standards
• First Aid and fire safety training

Additional Information

There is also opportunity if the candidate has a partner for a role in maintenance at Badanloch Estate. The responsibilities of this role will be to assist in general property maintenance including the lodge and other residential properties, agricultural buildings and groundskeeping. This person will also be expected to assist the farm and gamekeeping staff with maintaining agricultural fencing, estate tracks, basic machinery maintenance and during busy periods of the sporting season providing support to the head stalker with various tasks.

Estate Summary

The remote Badanloch Estate situated in Sutherland, Scotland provides exceptional fishing opportunities on the River Helmsdale as well as vast brown trout fishing across estate lochs. The scenic landscape of Badanloch also offers excellent deer stalking throughout the season. All of these activities are enjoyed by guests who stay in Badanloch lodge and the Shepherds Cottage holiday home which results in busy periods for housekeeping and estate staff throughout the season. As well as sporting pursuits the estate is also home to our well established North Country Cheviot flock.

To Apply

For any additional information please send CVs and cover letters to Charles Arden at the following address: Charles.arden@bellingram.co.uk or call 01738 646589