Escape the ordinary and spend your time surrounded by white-sand beaches, great friends, and rewarding work, 28 miles off the Cornish coast in the Isles of Scilly.
With live-in roles across hospitality, housekeeping, gardening, spa, and operations, you’ll build new skills while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Isles of Scilly.
Life here means embracing true island living - days off spent in, on, or by the water; work amid lush subtropical gardens and beside white-sand beaches; and evenings watching sunsets that stop you in your tracks.
Whether you’re welcoming guests, caring for cottages, or creating unforgettable experiences, you’ll leave with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
We have roles across all our departments and double or twin rooms available. Share our opportunities with your partner or best friend, and let them join your island adventure.
The job description
a typical day on this gap project
• Cleaning guest accommodation to the highest standard
• Changing linen and ensuring its delivery to the laundry team
• Performing inventory checks, ensuring each cottage is fully equipped
• Identify and report any maintenance or decorative issues
• Providing support with cleaning of communal guest and staff areas
Would you be a good fit?
what makes you the ideal candidate
• A perfectionist with a keen eye for detail
• Ideal job for couples to apply for in pairs
• Experienced in or have good knowledge of housekeeping
• Good at working efficiently as part of a team
• Willing to undergo any training provided to assist in the role
• Well-presented and maintain smart appearance (uniform is provided)
• Consistently hard working, flexible and enthusiastic
• Competent at cycling to efficiently travel between cottages
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your gap year
If the opportunity to live and work on a subtropical island isn't enough, there's a range of great benefits and perks, including:
• Rent free on-island accommodation, minutes from the beach
• Paid relocation to the island at the start of your time with us
• Competitive pay
• 20% off in our restaurants, pub, spa and shops
• Free scheduled boating and camping kit hire, and discounted watersports equipment hire, to help you explore
• And many more...
