King Charles’ new Windsor Castle housekeeper job advert offered applicants less than the minimum wage after a blunder.
The successful applicant for the role will help keep the royal residence spick and span.
They will also look after guests at the castle in the Berkshire town.
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They will be expected to work five days a week including some weekends.
The job hopeful will work a 40-hour week – about eight per day.
They will be expected to travel to other royal residences too.
But the annual salary first listed was only £22,000.
That works out at about £1,833.33 a month or around £423.07 a week.
The day rate is roughly £84.29 with an hourly rate of just £10.54.
That is below the minimum wage of £11.44 for over 21s in the UK.
To meet the minimum wage, over 21s need to earn a salary of £23,795 based on a 40 hour week, as reported by Need To Know.
Accommodation can be provided, but only if required.
After being alerted to the error, Royal Household bosses changed the salary to £24,188.
A source said: “The salary originally listed was an error which has since been amended.”
The job advert reads: “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.
“You’ll take care of guests and work front-of-house to support functions and events too.
“Development and training is commonplace here, and you’ll be encouraged to grow your skills.
“In a busy environment teamwork is everything.
“Every day you’ll learn from and support each other, and feel driven by the collective results you achieve.
“Your main workplace will be Windsor Castle, accommodation provided if required.
“You’ll also travel to other Royal residences throughout the year.”
It continues: “Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
“What’s most important is that you’re keen to learn new skills and develop a career in hospitality.
“With an eye for detail, you take pride in your work and aim for the highest – standards of service and care.
“You’re able to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team, and are happy to get involved in a range of tasks and support others.
“Well organised and with good time management skills, you can meet deadlines and work efficiently to get jobs done.
“Above all your proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges will make you an asset to the team.”
The successful candidate will get 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days plus bank holidays depending on the length of time they work there.
They will also get a non-contributory 15% pension plan, parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all its Locations.
The original salary list was above the minimum wage for employees aged 18 to 20 which is £8.60.
For under 18s and apprentices it is £6.40.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment.
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