Cleaner – Counter Terrorism Policing

Counter Terrorism Policing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a part-time Cleaner/Porter to maintain hygiene across its sites in Birmingham. The role requires a clean UK driving licence and involves physical tasks. Successful candidates will receive training in British Institute of Cleaning Science methods. The position is flexible with up to 20 hours weekly during office hours, offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cleaning role, ideally across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) methods.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks such as bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across the estate including offices and washrooms.
• Assist in the movement of furnishings and deliveries.
• Ensure meeting rooms are laid out correctly for use.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location

CTU, Birmingham, West Midland, B4 6NQ, GB

Contract type

Part Time, Permanent

Location (permanent)

Birmingham, West Midland, B4 6NQ, GB

Information about the Role

The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network stretches across the UK. We work alongside our partners to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

Our Business Services Department supports the operational delivery of CT policing across the wider West Midlands region through our People, Facilities and Finance teams. As a Cleaner/Porter on our Facilities Team, you will carry out cleaning duties to maintain hygiene and good housekeeping practices across our estates.

You will be based at our modern offices near Birmingham Airport, but will also deliver services across our estate as necessary. You’ll work part time up to 20 hours a week, flexible through Monday to Friday office hours.

The role

Working as part of a team, the successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties across the estate. This will consist of cleaning offices, meeting rooms, washrooms, welfare areas, custody facilities and forensic areas. Full training will be given which complies with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) and Manual Handling.

You will also assist in the movement of furnishings, deliveries, confidential waste and ensure meeting rooms and our conference centre are correctly laid out for use.

Key responsibilities

• Possess a full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to commute to alternative areas of work within the estate when required.
• Ability to undertake work that involves physical effort (e.g. bending/lifting).
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience of working within a similar role, ideally across multiple sites.
• Knowledge/Understanding of British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) methods.
• Basic computer skills.

Security Clearance

This role requires British Nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and a Security Check vetting clearance. You will need to undergo additional security clearance checks, with the offer of employment being conditional on obtaining all of the necessary security clearances. There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Diversity & Inclusion

We maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm.

Counter Terrorism Policing is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the country we serve. An inclusive culture enables us to do things differently, working in ways that meet individuals’ needs, flexing working patterns to ensure work‑life balance is healthy so that we deliver the best for the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader – the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme – all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non‑disabled applicants.

Advertisement Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.

Apply and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 18th January 2026 at 23:55hrs.

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