Housekeeper

The East Kent Colleges Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to maintain the Broadstairs campus. The role runs 12.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with a pro-rata salary of £7,441 per annum (£25,948 FTE). You will clean, operate basic machinery, and help keep the site safe and welcoming for students and staff.

The ideal candidate is reliable, can work unsupervised, and supports safeguarding and health-and-safety practices across the college environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial cleaning environment preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Some technology/computer experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including the use of machinery.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job description

Join EKC Group - Where Every Space Matters!

Your Role: Maintain the cleanliness of the college buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for students and staff. Prior experience working within health and safety guidelines is beneficial.

If you're passionate about creating clean, inviting spaces, come be part of our team!, We are seeking to appoint a positive, proactive, and efficient Housekeeper to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including the use of machinery.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a commercial cleaning environment or the ability to learn quickly.
• Commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Some technology/computer experience would be an advantage.

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

East Kent Colleges Group is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to help keep our Broadstairs College campus spotless and welcoming. This role is for 12.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year with a pro-rata salary of £7,441 per annum (£25,948 FTE)

Shift Details: 05:30 to 08:00 Monday to Friday, during term time