Office Cleaner

Waverley Borough Council; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & Apprenticeships

Annual leave

Flexi time

Employee assistance

LGPS

Job summary

Waverley Borough Council is recruiting an office cleaner to maintain a safe, clean and healthy workspace for staff. You will perform cleaning tasks during the evening shift, Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week, pro-rata to the full-time salary shown. The role is permanent with hybrid working options and opportunities for training and development.

We value reliability and strong time management to ensure duties are completed efficiently while maintaining high hygiene standards across facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven time management and reliability.
• Experience as a cleaner or in facilities is advantageous.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties to maintain hygienic spaces.

Responsibilities

• Dust desks, vacuum floors and take out trash.
• Sanitise kitchens and toilets and dispose of waste properly.
• Use cleaning tools safely and help stop the spread of germs.
• Work Monday to Friday, 3 hours each evening.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Job description

£25,950 per annum pro rata to 15 hours a week - £10,520.27 per annum

Location:

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Evenings/Part Time

Hours:

15 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

28/08/2026 at 09:00

Reference:

DFD/26/342890

Vacancy Description

Make a difference where it matters most

At Waverley Borough Council, we believe in strong communities, excellent service, and creating a supportive workplace where people can thrive. Whether you’re building your career or bringing valuable experience, this is your opportunity to contribute to something meaningful.

About the Role

An office cleaner keeps a workspace safe, clean, and healthy for staff. Duties include dusting desks, vacuuming floors, taking out trash, and sanitizing kitchen and toilet. Use tools safely, manage time well and help stop the spread of germs. This role is working Monday to Friday 3 hours each evening.

About You

• Time management
• Reliability

What We Offer

• Hybrid and agile working policies
• Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave and flexi time
• An employee assistance programme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Equality and Inclusion Statement

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Information -

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government’s confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.

As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑moneyservices and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.

We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trustedand open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.

While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaborationthrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalismand delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.

Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.