13421- Domestic Assistant

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Domestic Assistant to help maintain high cleaning and housekeeping standards across accommodation. This part-time position (25 hours per week) requires flexibility, especially during peak summer periods. Responsibilities include servicing rooms and managing linen distribution. Ideal candidates should have experience in cleaning or hospitality, with a passion for excellent service and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good communication skills and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across accommodation.
• Service bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas during the academic year.
• Prepare rooms to hotel standards and manage linen distribution during summer.

Skills

Delivering excellent service

Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Effective time management

Job description

Grade UE02 - £24,547 per annum (pro-rata)

Department: Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property Team

Part time, 25 hours per week

Open-ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

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

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our spaces are clean, welcoming, and well-maintained. During the academic year, your focus will be on servicing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas. Over the summer (May–September), we operate as a hotel, and your responsibilities will include preparing rooms to hotel standards and managing linen distribution.

These roles require weekend working when required particularly during our peak summer period (May-September). At all times Flexibility is essential, as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.

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