13395- Domestic Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join their property team in Edinburgh. As part of a busy cleaning team, you will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleaning standards across offices, bathrooms, and accommodation facilities. This part-time role requires weekend availability and a passion for delivering great service. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning or hospitality and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

5% Premium band for flexible working

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent service.
• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Servicing offices, conference rooms, bathrooms, and public areas.
• Cleaning and preparing bedrooms and communal spaces.

Skills

Excellent service delivery

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Effective time management

Job description

Grade UE02: £22,995 – £23,350 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 5% Premium band for flexible working

Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property Team

Part time: 15 hours per week, 5 over 7 days per week including weekends

Open ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and reliable people with a strong customer focus to help us maintain exceptional cleaning and housekeeping standards across our accommodation and facilities.

As part of our busy cleaning team, you’ll play a key role in servicing offices, conference rooms, bathrooms, and public areas. You may also be involved in cleaning and preparing bedrooms and communal spaces within our accommodation buildings.

These roles require weekend working on a rota basis and have variable start and finishing times, typically between 6am and 6pm.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A passion for delivering excellent service
• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Good communication skills
• Effective time management and reliability