Part-Time Housekeeping Scout — 20h/Week, Oxford

Lady Margaret Hall; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days holiday (including bank hols)

University pension scheme

One free meal per working day

Free annual flu jab

Employee assistance programme

Parking permit scheme

Childcare salary sacrifice scheme

Bus and Train Season Tickets

Job summary

Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford is seeking a Scout (Cleaner) to join the Housekeeping team on a permanent part-time basis. The role covers 20 hours per week, primarily mornings, with weekend work possible, and involves cleaning study bedrooms, teaching rooms and communal areas.

You will follow cleaning schedules, dispose of waste, support conference periods with guest bedroom setup, report damage, and contribute to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Physically fit including the ability to work at heights and carry out lifting.
• Experience in a scouting role or similar environment.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Good spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of study/bedrooms, teaching rooms and communal areas as directed or in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Daily disposal of waste and rubbish.
• Daily cleaning of pantries and bathrooms/toilets.
• Daily cleaning of corridors, landings, stairways and communal areas.
• Cleaning student rooms once each week.
• Reporting damage, breakages or problems to the Housekeeping Team Leader.
• Deep-cleaning of all areas at end of term for conference clients.
• Servicing of rooms during conference periods, including bedroom setup.
• Use of equipment and materials in line with COSHH and risk assessments.
• Support sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.

Skills

Physically fit

Experience in scouting role or similar

Teamwork

Good spoken English

Job description

Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford is seeking a Scout (Cleaner) to join the Housekeeping team on a permanent part-time basis. The role covers 20 hours per week, primarily mornings, with weekend work possible, and involves cleaning study bedrooms, teaching rooms and communal areas.

You will follow cleaning schedules, dispose of waste, support conference periods with guest bedroom setup, report damage, and contribute to sustainability.