Cleaning Assistant (8037)

Adult Learning; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to maintain the cleanliness of museum sites in Norwich. This role offers a permanent contract with flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will possess cleaning experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high standards. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values every member's contribution and offers generous benefits, including health services and a pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant public space.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning public buildings with good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of Front of House and communal back of House areas.
• Follow instructions from the daily Supervisor and complete tasks to a high standard.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication skills

Customer awareness

Health and Safety knowledge

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.

Do you have experience of cleaning in a busy public building with good communication skills and customer awareness?

Maybe you are outgoing and willing and able to undertake necessary training to develop and learn on the job.

Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace is advantageous.

You must be polite, able to work as part of a small team and have the initiative to work independently.

You will be required 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 Monday – Sunday including regular weekend working, bank holidays, and occasional evenings.

The shift pattern for this role is 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 the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the sector.

Before applying, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to better demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working opportunities such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits like employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, travel expense advances, and more
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with various benefits

Information on our Terms and Conditions is available here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? Use your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email to view and apply for vacancies in myOracle.

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

Redeployment closing date: 14 May 2025

All other applicants closing date: 21 May 2025