Housekeeper (SPACE)

Scotsman; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

SPACE is seeking a friendly, reliable Housekeeper to join our student accommodation in St Andrews. This permanent, part-time role offers 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, providing consistent daytime hours.

As part of the housekeeping team, you will keep communal areas clean, prepare bedrooms, and support residents by maintaining a welcoming environment. Previous experience is beneficial but the right attitude matters.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards in communal areas and rooms.
• Willingness to work daytime hours Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas, bedrooms, studios and apartments as required.
• Perform room cleans and turnover during busy periods.
• Report maintenance issues to management.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and supplies are stored safely and COSHH and safety procedures followed.
• Support the team during busy arrival/departure periods.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Independent working

Attention to detail

Job description

Housekeeper

SPACE Student Accommodation, St Andrews

20 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 10:00am to 2:00pm

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Housekeeper to join our team at SPACE, our premium student accommodation in St Andrews.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, making it an ideal position for someone looking for consistent daytime hours.

As part of our housekeeping team, you will play an important role in ensuring our residents have a clean, welcoming and well-maintained place to call home. You will help us maintain high standards across the building and contribute to a positive experience for our residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and maintaining communal areas, including kitchens, corridors, study spaces and resident facilities
• Cleaning bedrooms, studios and apartments when required
• Completing room cleans and changeovers during busy periodsMaintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the building
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage or concerns to the management team
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and supplies are used and stored safely
• Following COSHH, health and safety and company procedures
• Supporting the wider team during student arrivals, departures and other busy operational periods

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about providing a great environment for our residents.

Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience would be beneficial, particularly within student accommodation, hotels, hospitality or a similar environment, but the right attitude is equally important.

You will be:

• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Friendly and approachable
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to work efficiently while maintaining high standards
• Proactive and willing to help where needed
• Someone who takes pride in creating clean and welcoming spaces

Why join SPACE?

SPACE is a growing student accommodation operator focused on providing an excellent living experience for our residents. You will join a friendly, hands-on team where everyone plays a part in delivering a great experience.

If you are looking for a permanent part-time role in St Andrews with consistent Monday to Friday daytime hours, we would love to hear from you.