Cleaning Operative

Rose Bruford College; Upper Hockenden; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Rose Bruford College is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to join our cleaning team at Sidcup. The role covers offices, teaching spaces, communal areas and toilets, with training provided where needed.

We value punctuality, teamwork and initiative; you will work both independently and with colleagues, adapting to operational needs and occasional deep cleaning tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Training will be provided; cleaning experience is desirable but not essential
• The role may require flexibility for operational needs, including deep cleaning

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the College, including offices, teaching spaces, communal areas and toilets
• Support colleagues and operate as part of the cleaning team to ensure a safe, welcoming environment

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Cleaning Operative

Location: Sidcup

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (10 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 12 Noon on Friday 11th September 2026

Rose Bruford College is a leading small specialist higher education institution. We are one of the UK's largest performance colleges, with over 1,000 students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate study in performance, design, technical arts and management.

Building on 75 years of creative achievement, Rose Bruford College unites diverse talent through exceptional education in storytelling. Our vibrant community blends tradition with bold innovation, nurturing unique artistic voices that transform stages and screens worldwide.

Rose Bruford College is looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our friendly cleaning team.

You will help maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the College including offices, teaching spaces, communual areas and toilets.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and takes pride in their work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Friendly, professional and respectful
• Willing to use their initiative and support colleagues when needed

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

The role may occasionally require flexibility to support the operational needs of the College, including deep cleaning and working in different areas.

Rose Bruford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications regardless of community, background, religious belief, gender, age, or racial / ethnic group, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, dependent responsibility or disability.