Housekeeper

Busy Bees; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

EAP & Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Huntingdon is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper to join our team. You will help keep our nursery hygienic, safe, and welcoming for children, parents, and staff, working with the Nursery team to maintain high cleanliness standards.

No formal qualifications required; prior cleaning or housekeeping experience is preferred. You will follow health and safety procedures and enjoy access to Busy Bees benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; experience in cleaning or housekeeping is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and high hygiene standards.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nursery team to maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness across the nursery.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed during cleaning tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible

Reliable

Housekeeping experience

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

At Busy Bees, we believe in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff. Join the UK's leading nursery group and help ensure that every child's learning space is hygienic, safe, and enjoyable.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to expect as a Nursery Housekeeper

• Work in partnership with the Nursery team to ensure that high level of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Nursery.
• Whilst cleaning, you will ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.