Cleaning Officer (Part Time)

Stroud District Council; Stroud; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Stroud District Council is seeking a Cleaning Officer for Active Lifestyles Stroud, a busy leisure facility in Stratford Park. You will play a key part in keeping the centre clean, safe and welcoming for customers, working closely with the team to maintain high presentation standards.

The role involves a flexible pattern including early mornings, evenings and weekends. DBS check applies; full training provided; closing date 30 November 2026, interviews 7 December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Completing cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning schedules and housekeeping standards
• Ensuring all areas of the centre are clean, safe, and well presented for customers
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness to support customer satisfaction
• Reporting maintenance issues, faults, and health and safety concerns in line with procedures
• Monitoring and reporting cleaning stock levels to management
• Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are stored securely and safely at all times
• Maintaining the cleaning store in a clean, organised, and tidy condition
• Supporting the centre's recycling, waste reduction, and environmental initiatives
• Following all normal operating procedures, emergency procedures, and health and safety guidelines
• Responding positively to customer enquiries and assisting visitors where appropriate
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Undertaking relevant training and development to support performance in the role
• Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Job description

About Active Lifestyles Stroud

Active Lifestyles Stroud is a busy leisure facility situated in the heart of Stratford Park. We are looking to recruit a reliable, motivated, and hardworking Cleaning Officer to join our team.

Job Summary

If you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you.

This role plays an important part in ensuring our customers enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming environment whenever they visit the centre. Working closely with the wider team, you will help maintain excellent standards of presentation throughout the facility and contribute to a positive customer experience.

The post is for 20 hours per week. The centre is open 7 days a week from 6.00am – 10.00pm. Applicants must be prepared to work a set working pattern that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and flexibility to cover colleagues during periods of annual leave or absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning schedules and housekeeping standards
• Ensuring all areas of the centre are clean, safe, and well presented for customers
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness to support customer satisfaction
• Reporting maintenance issues, faults, and health and safety concerns in line with procedures
• Monitoring and reporting cleaning stock levels to management
• Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are stored securely and safely at all times
• Maintaining the cleaning store in a clean, organised, and tidy condition
• Supporting the centre's recycling, waste reduction, and environmental initiatives
• Following all normal operating procedures, emergency procedures, and health and safety guidelines
• Responding positively to customer enquiries and assisting visitors where appropriate
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Undertaking relevant training and development to support performance in the role

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Ongoing development

We are committed to investing in your ongoing training and development and will provide opportunities to build your skills and gain experience across the centre.

This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: 7th December 2026

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits.

A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.

We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.

We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.

Please be advised that the Council is unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK.

Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place