Residence Assistant /Cleaner

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Wellbeing support including Employee-

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College seeks a diligent cleaning operative to support residential facilities for students on campus. You will clean communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, and assist with kitchens and windows as part of a dedicated team.

During summer, you will participate in deep cleaning, guest room housekeeping, and preparations for September. A flexible schedule with weekend work at peak times is possible, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and interest in wellbeing of students.
• Flexible approach and “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions from Residential Cleaning Team Supervisor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• During the academic year, support the Residential Provision for 1095 students on Hartpury Campus.
• Clean communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms for students under 18.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens, appliances, surfaces and windows in communal areas.
• Carry out dusting, vacuuming and bathroom cleaning in bedrooms.
• In summer, perform deep cleaning of student accommodation and assist with guest room housekeeping.
• Assist with preparing bedrooms for September arrivals, including moving furniture.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible attitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Health and safety

Cleaning experience (preferred)

Job description

The responsibilities of this role are varied depending on the time of the year and the business need.

During the academic year you will :

• Be part of the Residential Provision supporting the 1095 students who reside on the Hartpury Campus.
• Be responsible for cleaning the communal areas in the student’s hall of residence as well as bedrooms & bathrooms for our students who are aged under 18.
• Duties within the communal areas/kitchens will include, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning surfaces, emptying kitchens bins, cleaning kitchen appliances and cleaning of glass & low-level windows.
• Duties within the student bedrooms will include, dusting, vacuuming, and bathroom cleaning (Toilets, showers, sinks, tiles).

During the Summer Months you will work as part of a team:

• Undertaking deep cleaning of the student accommodation.
• Supporting the cleaning of rooms for guests who reside on campus, this will include housekeeping duties such as bed making.
• Supporting the Residential provision to ensure that students bedrooms are prepared in advance of September arrivals, this can include the moving of bedroom furnishing and mattresses.

Occasional weekend work may be required at peak periods, reasonable notice will be provided and time in lieu granted.

Working schedule: Monday 9:30am – 14:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am –14:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am – 14:30pm, Thursday 8:30am – 14:30pm and Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm

About You

• You will have a caring nature and take an interest in the wellbeing of our students.
• You will have a flexible approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
• You will have the ability to work both individually and part of a team whilst showing initiative.
• You will be able to follow instructions from the Residential Cleaning Team Supervisor.
• You will have excellent time management skills.
• You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ideally you will have previous experience of working within a cleaning role, but this is not essential as full training is provided.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service(pro-rata)
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a shuttle bus, pay per use (Gloucester routes)

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the6 th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.