Cleaner

CO4011 UPP (Oxford Brookes) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday with bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts

UPP Rewards portal access

Two volunteering days per year

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our team in Oxford. This fixed-term role is 20 hours per week, 09:00–13:00, Monday to Friday, until 1 May 2027. Salary is 14,144.90 per annum.

You will clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and all white goods in student accommodation, with duties including carpet care and waste removal, and DBS checks may be required. We value great communication and organisation, with good English reading of Health & Safety guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a similar environment is welcome.
• Good conversational English to read guidance and communicate with residents.
• Willing to work at other sites with notice and during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas in student accommodation: bedrooms, bathrooms, showers, kitchens and white goods.
• Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets; sweep and polish floors; clean stairs.
• Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators and lampshades as appropriate.
• Empty bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin stores.
• Liaise daily with residents and Residence Managers; follow Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our team. This is a fixed term, untill the 1st of May 2027 working 20 hours per week from 09:00 to 13:00 Monday to Friday. The salary is 14,144.90 per annum. This role will be responsible for cleaning the designated areas for our student accommodation including bedrooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and all white goods contained in the kitchens. This will include: Vacuum, spot clean and shampoo carpets, sweep and polish floors and clean stairs Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators, lampshades as appropriate Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas During the summer season only: Make beds, including stripping and changing sheeting collection of laundered linen from store, bag and pack laundry for collection Clean internal and external windows, where applicable Clean and wash glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils, as appropriate Daily liaison with the residents, Residence Managers and associated UPP staff Act in accordance with all Health & Safety policies and practices at all times.

We truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join our friendly and passionate team to help make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation. We are looking for you to already have experience of cleaning in a similar environment and have great communication and organisation skills, along with an attention to detail and the passion to do an excellent job. You will need to have a good conversational standard of the English language and an ability to read and interpret our Health & Safety guidance. You will also be prepared to work (with notice) at other sites if required and additional hours when the need arises, especially during the main student arrival and departure weekends.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, inclusive of employment referencing covering the past three years and you may be subject to additional vetting and barring checks to ensure your suitability for the role, which could include completing a basic DBS.

What we offer

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life insurance
• pension
• cycle to work scheme
• store discounts
• access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more
• two paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of your choice

Our people are at the heart of how we operate and we welcome everyone who shares our values, regardless of background or identity. Valuing our differences is what makes UPP a growing success and allows everyone to come to work feeling valued and supported. Investors in People is an accreditation that is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation. Only 17% of accredited organisations meet the gold standard, so as a company we are extremely proud and excited to hold this award.

Who are UPP?

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term. However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

What’s in it for you?

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered. Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes. Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you. Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support. Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience. To learn more about what we offer, check out our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development tabs on our Careers Hub.