Housekeepers

Royal Agricultural University; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester is recruiting for a permanent Housekeeping Assistant. The role covers 25–30 hours per week, with shifts from early morning and late morning options, contributing to a clean, welcoming campus environment for students, staff and visitors.

Experience is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided. The position supports a growing housekeeping service and offers a stable, local opportunity in a beautiful campus setting.

Qualifications

• Take pride in your work.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions.
• Care about providing a great environment for students, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain student accommodation, offices and public spaces to uphold a welcoming campus.
• Support the housekeeping service as it develops to cover more areas across the University.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and comfortable environment for all campus users.

Skills

Pride in work

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Independent work

Environment care

Job description

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: £22,768 FTE + allowance (in line with the National Living Wage from 1 April 2026).

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 25-30 hours per week

We are growing our Housekeeping team at the Royal Agricultural University and we would love you to be part of it.

Our Housekeeping team plays a hugely important role in creating a clean, welcoming and comfortable environment for our students, staff and visitors. From our student accommodation and guest bedrooms to offices and public spaces, you will help keep our beautiful campus looking its best.

What makes this a great opportunity?

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our Housekeeping service across the University.

We Are Looking For People Who

• Take pride in their work
• Have a positive, helpful attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Can work independently and follow instructions
• Care about providing a great environment for students, staff and guests

Previous housekeeping experience is an advantage, but it's not essential - we are looking for the right people and will support you in the role.

Working patterns

We have permanent 25-30 hour positions available.

25 hours per week

• 6.00 am - 11.00 am, or
• 9.30 am - 3.00 pm (including half hour unpaid break)

30 hours per week

• 6.00 am - 12.30 pm, or
• 8.30 am - 3.00 pm (both with half an hour unpaid break)

The roles are primarily weekday based, with some additional flexibility for rotational weekend working and our busy summer conferencing season.

Be part of something special

Working at the RAU means becoming part of a unique university community in the beautiful Cotswolds. If you are reliable, hardworking and take pride in making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join our growing team and help us create an exceptional experience across the RAU campus.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Interviews: 11 September 2026

RAU is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented at this level within the University