Housekeeping Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly team at an esteemed institution as a Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant. This permanent role offers the chance to maintain high standards in residential and communal areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. With flexible working hours and a supportive atmosphere, you will play a vital role in enhancing the experience of students and guests alike. The position comes with a range of attractive benefits, including annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development. If you are organized and dedicated, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day’s holiday every two years

Defined contribution pension scheme

Meal on duty if available

Uniform provided

Training and development opportunities

Medicash health plan

Annual bonus scheme

Referral incentive

Social activities

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, well-organized, and hardworking.
• Experience in housekeeping is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of residential and communal areas.
• Cleaning of guest rooms.
• Collection and delivery of laundry to student rooms.

Skills

Reliability

Organizational Skills

Hardworking Attitude

Job description

CONTRACT

Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hrs per week)

INTERVIEW

To be arranged directly with the candidate.

A unique opportunity to join our professional and friendly team at Trinity Hall (Central Site).

The College has three main sites: one in the historic centre of Cambridge (Central Site), one on Thompsons Lane, and the largest - Wychfield Site, located on Storey's Way.

Central Site will be your main base, where only cycle parking is available.

We are seeking a Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant (22.5 hours per week) for a permanent position to start as soon as possible.

The Housekeeping Assistant will help maintain the residential and communal areas at Trinity Hall to the highest standards.

Working hours are either from 07:30 or 08:00 for 4.5 hours per day.

If you are reliable, well-organised, and hardworking, we want to hear from you!

Duties

• Cleaning of residential and communal areas
• Cleaning of guest rooms
• Collection and delivery of laundry to student rooms

Further details about this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Interviews may proceed before the closing date if an applicant meets the job criteria.

Please note the College's responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Employees' Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
• Extra day’s holiday every two years, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Meal on duty if available (daily allowance)
• Uniform provided when required for the role
• Training and development opportunities
• Medicash health plan (after 3 months of employment)
• Annual bonus scheme (subject to financial results)
• Referral incentive (1.5% of starting salary)
• Social activities (e.g., celebrations, garden parties, away days)
• Long Service Awards (gifts from 10 to 40 years of service)

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Applications must be received by 12:00 pm on Friday, 23rd May 2025. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.

£13 per hour, plus pension and benefits.