Campus Service Assistant

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in York is looking for flexible Campus Service Assistants to deliver high-quality cleaning services and assist the portering team. The role requires knowledge of cleaning tasks and health and safety. Full training will be provided, and part-time hours are offered. Ideal candidates should be able to work in a team-oriented environment. Competitive benefits, including health plans and supportive policies, are included.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

On-campus courses and tutorials

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential as full training will be given.
• Flexibility in working across teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outstanding cleaning services.
• Supporting the portering team with a focus on customer care.
• Performing tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and rubbish removal.

Skills

Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks

Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements

Able to work as part of a team

Job description

The Team

Our Campus Service Assistants are committed to delivering outstanding cleaning, and support the portering team with a strong focus on customer care.

The role

The University is looking for staff to join our busy Campus and Residential Services team to provide additional support to both the Campus Services and Porters teams. The post holder will contribute towards delivering an excellent, efficient, and customer orientated service.

The post is for 20 hours per week on a 5 over 7 contract. Hours will generally be worked Monday to Friday between 7am and 1pm (Start time to be agreed) but occasional weekend work may be required.

Due to the nature of the role, we require Campus Services Assistants to work flexibly across both teams as required.

Tasksmay include vacuuming, floor mopping, carpet cleaning, and rubbish removal on all University sites. In addition, the post holder will assist the Portering team with room set ups, furniture moving, parcel delivery and waste collection as needed.

Experience is not essential as full training will be given

Key requirements

• Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks
• Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements
• Able to work as part of a team.

Additional information

Your application will be assessed after submission , and notification will be provided to those that have been shortlisted for interview.

Contact for informal candidate queries (David Cowell) –

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date - Monday 15 December 2025 at midnight