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Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a part-time housekeeper for minimum wage

In this Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool, File) In this Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool, File)
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For all the job seekers out there, Queen Elizabeth II might have an opportunity for you -- that is, if you鈥檙e willing to work for minimum wage.

The Royal Family has a job vacancy for a part-time housekeeping assistant at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen鈥檚 official residence in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The successful applicant will work 20 hours and four days per week and will be paid about CAD$16 per hour, equivalent to what the minimum wage in the United Kingdom will be in April 2022.

鈥淭his is a career pathway in hospitality that will develop your housekeeping skills and expertise,鈥   鈥淛oining our professional team, you鈥檒l upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they鈥檙e presented to their very best.鈥

The successful applicant will also be offered a 15-per-cent employer pension contribution, 33 days of holiday time and a 鈥渃omprehensive benefits package.鈥

Ideally, the palace is looking for someone with previous experience in the fields of either housekeeping or hospitality, someone who pays attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team.

鈥淎bove all, you鈥檒l be eager to learn new skills and develop a hospitality career,鈥 the job posting states. 鈥淭his is your opportunity to use your enthusiasm and interest in hospitality to deliver the exceptional.鈥

the Palace of Holyroodhouse spans four hectares, the majority of which are gardens. The palace has 289 rooms, 387 windows and 106 staff.

The annual garden party is the biggest gathering on the grounds each year, when the palace welcomes 8,000 guests to the premises. Guests enjoy an estimated 15,000 cups of tea, 9,000 strawberry tarts and 7,000 sandwiches during the event.

Interested applicants will have to act quick, as the job posting closes on Jan. 21 at 11:55 p.m. GMT.

Otherwise, the Royal Family has to choose from, including positions for a security officer and senior gardener.

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