Hotel Housekeeper

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking housekeepers for its Hotel Housekeeping team. This part-time role offers guaranteed hours and the flexibility to work according to business needs. Candidates should have experience in hotel cleaning and a passion for outstanding service. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are provided, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering great service.
• Experience in hotel cleaning is valued.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest bedrooms and public areas are cleaned daily.
• Work within the hotel housekeeping team.
• Uphold high standards of service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Previous experience in hotel cleaning

Excellent verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Grade UE02: £23,350- £23,028 per annum, pro-rata as part-time (£12.60 - £12.79 per hour plus 18.1% holiday pay uplift)

Accommodation, Catering and Events / The Scholar Hotel

Guaranteed hours: 20 hours per year, every year

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

We have fantastic opportunities within our Hotel Housekeeping team. As part of the University of Edinburgh we are looking for housekeepers who are team players and have outstanding attention to detail when it comes to cleanliness.

In this role you will be working as part of our hotel housekeeping team based at The Scholar Hotel, The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments. You will be responsible for ensuring all guest bedrooms and public areas are impeccably cleaned on a daily basis, upholding our high standards of service.

In return you will receive a generous rate of pay plus benefits and opportunities to develop within our team. This contract will allow you to work as much or as little in line with our business demands in a variety of morning or day shifts.

Opportunities to work in other areas of the hotel such as reception and housekeeping are available as we have a “one team ethos”. This post will present an opportunity to ensure great standards are delivered and excellent customer service is provided under our Edinburgh First commercial brand.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Passionate about delivering great service.
• Previous experience in hotel cleaning.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to learn.

View a copy of the full job description in the attached document.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

What you can expect as a valued member of our team

• 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2025.

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