Domestic Assistant (Fixed Term)

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a Domestic Assistant on a part-time, fixed-term basis to maintain high standards of cleanliness in accommodation. Responsibilities encompass servicing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas, with summer duties including preparing rooms for hotel operations. The ideal applicant will have a passion for excellent service, relevant experience in cleaning or hospitality, and strong communication skills. Flexible working is required, particularly during weekends and peak summer times.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work on weekends and be flexible with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning and housekeeping standards in accommodation.
• Service bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas.
• Prepare rooms to hotel standards during summer operations.

Skills

Excellent service delivery

Cleaning or housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Time management

Job description

Grade UE02 - £24,547 per annum (pro-rata)

Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property Team

Part time: 25 hours per week

Position: Fixed Term (12 Months)

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy property team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and dedicated people with a strong customer focus to help maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across our accommodation.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our spaces are clean, welcoming, and well‑maintained. During the academic year, your focus will be on servicing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas. Over the summer (May–September), we operate as a hotel, and your responsibilities will include preparing rooms to hotel standards and managing linen distribution.

These roles require weekend working when required particularly during our peak summer period (May-September). At all times flexibility is essential, as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.

Your skills and attributes for success

• A passion for delivering excellent service
• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Good communication skills
• Effective time management and reliability

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Covering Letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives.

We encourage you to review our staff benefits catalogue available online and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026.

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Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing date.