Residence Assistant /Cleaner

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro-rata) and BH

Wellbeing support

LGPS pension

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free campus events

Shuttle bus

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a Residential Cleaner to join the campus facilities team. You will support the residential provision, cleaning communal areas and student bedrooms and bathrooms for under-18 residents during term time.

The role also involves summer deep cleaning, housekeeping duties for guests, and preparing bedrooms for September arrivals. Occasional weekend work may be required; the schedule varies by day.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and interest in student wellbeing.
• Flexible approach and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.
• Ability to follow instructions from Residential Cleaning Team Supervisor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean communal areas in student halls, bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Vacuum, mop, wipe surfaces, empty bins, clean kitchen appliances and glass/low-level windows.
• Deep cleaning of student accommodation during summer; housekeeping for guests.
• Prepare bedrooms for September arrivals, including moving furniture if needed.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Time management

Follow instructions

Health and safety awareness

Initiative

Job description

£24,784 - £25,042 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term until February 2027

About the Role

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.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• 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
• Generous pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• 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

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.