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Abigail O'Leary

Queen hiring a new Buckingham Palace cleaner - for as little as £11,300-a-year

The Queen is looking for a new cleaner to work at Buckingham Palace - for as little as £11,300-a-year.

Applicants are being told they need no cleaning experience, but, whether part-time or full-time, will be expected to work seven days a week.

They will be expected to keep the royal residence looking at its "very best" while maintaining the "highest standards."

Job hopefuls will also need a "keen eye for detail" too.

The job pays £10.86 per hour for the Monday to Sunday role.

It works out at £11,300 salary for part time doing 20 hours per week, or £22,600-a-year for full time of 40 hours per week.

The role out at £11,300 salary for part time doing 20 hours per week, or £22,600-a-year for full time of 40 hours per week (Getty Images)

The job description reads as: "Joining our professional team at our sites in London, you'll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they're presented to their very best.

"Learning from your colleagues, you'll gain the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards.

"And on occasion you'll support functions and events too.

Applicants are being told they need no cleaning experience, but, whether part-time or full-time, will be expected to work seven days a week (Getty Images)

"In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you'll be able to grow your skills within your role."

It continues: "Some previous cleaning or hospitality experience would be an advantage/

"But most important is that you have a keen eye for detail and can be relied on to deliver to the highest standard.

"Highly efficient and proactive, and with good time management skills, you'll be able to prioritise and manage a busy daily workload.

Successful applicants will be expected to work seven days a week  to help keep the sprawling royal residence looking its "very best" (Getty Images)

"And with a positive and flexible approach to work, you'll be happy to get involved in a range of duties, supporting the wider team.

"Above all, you will be eager to learn and develop your skills.

"This is your opportunity to use your enthusiasm and passion to deliver the exceptional."

The closing date is next Wednesday.

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