Housekeeper - Student Accommodation

Homes For Students; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days (pro rata)

Retail discounts

Birthday leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days

Training towards a qualification

Job summary

Homes for Students in Manchester is seeking a part-time Housekeeper (16 hours per week) to clean common areas, kitchens, offices and toilets to a high standard. You will replenish consumables and support summer turnover, helping to prepare for new student intakes with a focus on excellent service.

Join a leading provider of student accommodation and contribute to a welcoming, hygienic living environment for residents across Allen Court and surrounding properties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused environment is desirable.
• Ability to meet targets and deliver quality service.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Works well in a team with flexibility to colleagues.
• Willingness to undertake manual cleaning tasks and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive cleaning of common areas, kitchens, offices and toilets.
• Replenish consumables to maintain hygiene standards.
• Support summer turnaround to prepare accommodation for new intake.
• Provide friendly, professional service to students and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Manual handling

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 Allen Court property based in Manchester working 16 hours per week. 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.