Caretaker

Host Student Housing Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,625,000 - 21,491,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday pro-rata for part-time

Birthday day off

Volunteer day off

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension & cycle to work

Job summary

Host in Oxford is seeking a part-time Caretaker to join our student community at Cambridge Terrace. You will work on-site 20 hours per week, typically Mon-Thu 10:00–15:00 with a 30-minute lunch break. The role is fixed-term for 3 months and paid £13.58 per hour.

As a Caretaker, you will maintain a safe, welcoming environment, handle routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs, and support the wider team to ensure a positive student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking or facilities management.
• Friendly, student-focused approach with great problem-solving skills.
• Practical knowledge of general maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrics, painting, repairs).
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance.
• Can-do attitude with ability to handle a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional student experience with a friendly, approachable presence.
• Carry out cleaning, maintenance and repairs to communal areas and student rooms.
• Maintain a safe environment with health & safety checks and security measures.
• Support the wider team by coordinating with housekeeping, management and contractors.
• Proactively respond to maintenance requests and ensure spaces feel welcoming.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Caretaking

Facilities management

Problem-solving

Customer focused

Job description

At Host, we don’t just provide student accommodation – we create thriving communities where students can feel happy, safe and supported throughout their university journey. Our mission? To be the best - and that starts with hiring brilliant people like you!

We are on the lookout for a brand new C aretaker to be the heart of our student community in Cambridge Terrace, Oxford .

This is a part -time, on-site position, working 20 hours per week on a fixed shift pattern basis. Shifts are typically scheduled from Monday to Thursday between 10am and 3pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break included for shifts over six hours. The role offers an hourly pay of £13,582.40 , reflective of experience and responsibilities. This is a fixed term position for 3 months.

Why Join Us?

We’re growing fast, but we’re not about just filling rooms – we’re about creating homes. Our team is passionate, open and driven by our values: Happy, Open, Secure and Trusted. We genuinely care about our people and our students and we want a Caretaker who shares our enthusiasm for building exceptional experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Caretaker, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, well‑maintained, and welcoming home for our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering an exceptional student experience – being a friendly, approachable presence, responding quickly to maintenance requests and ensuring students feel supported.
• Keeping the site looking and feeling its best – carrying out cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to communal areas, student rooms and shared spaces.
• Maintaining a safe environment – ensuring all health & safety checks, fire alarm tests and security measures are completed.
• Carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance – from fixing minor plumbing and electrical issues to redecorating and refreshing communal areas.
• Supporting the wider team – working closely with housekeeping, management and contractors to keep everything running smoothly.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive, hands‑on team player who takes pride in keeping things running efficiently. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking or facilities management.
• A friendly, student-focused approach with great problem‑solving skills.
• Practical knowledge of general maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrics, painting, repairs).
• A strong understanding of health & safety and compliance.
• A can‑do attitude and the ability to handle a varied workload.

What’s in It for You?

At Host, we know that happy teams create the best student experiences. Here’s what you’ll get in return:

• Career growth – we invest in training and development to help you reach your potential.
• A great work culture – friendly, supportive and built on trust.
• A role with purpose – making a real difference in students’ lives.
• Competitive salary & benefits – because great work deserves great rewards.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Extra day off on you r Birthday
• Extra day off annually for volunteering
• Life insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus, all the standard stuff like a pension & cycle to work scheme

At Host, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you.