Cleaner

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefits pension

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is hiring cleaners for the Central Campus in Edinburgh (EH1 1LT). This part-time role is 15 hours per week with an open-ended contract and a pro-rata salary of £24,547 per year.

Experience in cleaning is preferred, and you will join a diverse, international community with generous staff benefits and flexible options where available.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience preferred although training will be provided.
• Ability to work to a high standard as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard as part of a team.
• Support cleaning operations at the Central Campus Edinburgh, EH1 1LT.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Job description

Grade UE02: £24.547 per annum, pro-rata

Estates Department /Support Services

Part-time: 15 hours per week

Open-ended (Permanent)

Vacancies available: 5

The Opportunity:

We are looking for Cleaners to join our team.

There is an excellent working environment along with good terms and conditions of service.Applications are invited for the post of cleaner at the University’s Central Campus Edinburgh, EH1 1LT

Your skills and attributes for success:

Cleaning experience preferred although training will be provided and the ability to work to a high standard as part of a team are required.

• A competitive salary.

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026.

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