Cleaning Assistant (8037)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join their team in Norwich. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in various museum sites, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors. The ideal candidate will have experience in a public building, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a supportive workplace where you can grow and make a difference. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and provides a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses

Travel expense advances

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax-efficient benefits

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning in a busy public building.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of Front and Back of House areas.
• Follow instructions from the daily Supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Customer awareness

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

Cleaning Assistant | 8037 | Permanent contract | 22.2 hours per week | £14,193 per annum | Grade A | Norwich

To work as part of a team to ensure the cleanliness of all Front of House and communal Back of House areas of Norwich Museum Sites.

Requirements:

1. Experience of cleaning in a busy public building with good communication skills and customer awareness.
2. Willingness to undertake necessary training to develop and learn on the job.
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace is advantageous.
4. Polite, able to work as part of a small team, and able to work independently with initiative.
5. Ability to follow instructions given by the daily Supervisor and complete tasks to a high standard.

Museum experience is not required, and there is no upper age limit.

Working days are varied from Monday to Sunday, including regular weekend work, bank holidays, and occasional evenings. The shift pattern operates on a two-week rota:

Week 1

• Friday 0800-1600
• Saturday 0800-1600
• Sunday 0800-1600

Week 2

• Monday 0800-1600
• Tuesday 0800-1600
• Saturday 0800-1600

Norfolk Museums Service is an inclusive and disability confident employer, actively seeking to increase workforce diversity. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds, especially those under-represented in the sector.

Before applying, please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Employee discounts through 'Norfolk Rewards'
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with benefits
• Tax-efficient benefits such as pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Car lease schemes for eco-friendly vehicles
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

For more information, see our Terms and Conditions.

Current Norfolk County Council employees: Please use your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email to view and apply for vacancies in myOracle.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructuring or in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 14 May 2025

Other applicants closing date: 21 May 2025