Housekeeper

Kaplan International Languages; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaplan Living seeks a Housekeeper to ensure high cleanliness standards in student accommodation. Responsibilities include cleaning communal areas, reporting maintenance issues, and supporting the well-being of residents. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Discounts on Kaplan courses for employees and families

24/7 confidential helpline

Company pension contributions

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or student service provision.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within student accommodation.
• Report maintenance issues and replenish supplies.
• Support the overall well-being of residents.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Job description

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Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, ending September 2025

Working pattern: Part time 15 hours per week, 10am-6pm on weekends

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £12.60 per hour

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team.

As a Housekeeper at Kaplan Living you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within student accommodation. Responsible for cleaning communal areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and lounges, the Housekeeper helps ensure a safe, tidy, and welcoming living environment for students. The role also involves reporting maintenance issues, replenishing supplies, and supporting the overall wellbeing of residents.

Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose Built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.

What you’ll bring to the role

The successful applicant will:

Embrace the ‘more than just a room’ philosophy of Kaplan Living

Be a COSHH & Health & Safety Champion.

Have a passion for customer care and a sensitivity to students needs

Have experience in a customer facing environment

Ability to offer flexibility in working hours.

Maintain confidentiality.

Essential skills/ experience

Have experience in customer service, hospitality or student service provision, ideally in Hotels or Student accommodation.

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Good communication and customer care skills.

Capable of working with minimum supervision.

Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others.

What we do

Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.

What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

36 days annual leave*

Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

Company pension contributions

Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels