Housekeeper - Student Accommodation

Homes for Students Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 4,300 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata)

Exclusive retail discounts

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days

Qualification support

Job summary

Homes for Students is seeking a part-time Housekeeper for The Cube property in Greenwich. The role runs 9 hours per week, 08:00–11:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, ensuring clean common areas and high hygiene standards for students in residence.

You will perform planned and reactive cleaning, replenish consumables, and contribute to the summer turnover between intakes, while delivering excellent customer service in a friendly, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results.
• Excellent communication and ability to provide an outstanding customer service.
• Flexible team member with a positive approach to work and colleagues.
• Ability to undertake manual work to a high standard.
• Commitment to undergo further training through operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean common areas of the property to a high standard.
• Carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings, kitchens, offices and toilets.
• Replenish consumables to maintain high hygiene levels.
• Support summer turnaround by preparing for new student intake.

Skills

Customer focus

Target driven

Communication

Team player

Manual work

Training commitment

Job description

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading independent provider of student accommodation.

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at our The Cube property based in Greenwich working 9 hours per week, 08:00-11:00 Monday, Wednesday & Friday. The role involves ensuring the common areas of the Property are cleaned to a high standard in order to provide a great first impression to our visitors and provide an excellent service to the students in residence.

You will be required to carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings located throughout the Property, student kitchen areas, offices, communal and toilet areas including replenishing consumables to a high standard of hygiene. You will play a key role in our summer turnaround time when we say goodbye to one intake of students and prepare for the next.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of a similar role in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results
• Excellent communication and ability to provide an outstanding customer service
• Effective team member with a flexible approach to work and colleagues
• Ability to undertake manual work to a high standard
• Commitment to undergo further training through operational requirements and personal staff development

What’s on offer:

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. (pro rata for part time colleagues)
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.
• Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.