Senior Residence Assistant Cleaner

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

Professional development

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

EV Salary Sacrifice (2026)

Free campus events

Free shuttle Gloucester

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a Residence Assistant Cleaner team leader to supervise cleaning, accommodation preparation and housekeeping across campus.

You will mentor a small team, ensure COSHH and health and safety standards, and maintain high presentation across bedrooms and communal areas, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning/facilities/hospitality/educational environment with high cleanliness standards.
• Experience leading or supporting a small team and mentoring colleagues.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a clean, safe, welcoming residential environment across campus accommodation.
• Lead and mentor Residence Assistant Cleaners to achieve high service standards.
• Oversee cleaning and presentation across halls of residence, including bedrooms and communal areas.
• Carry out cleaning, accommodation preparation and housekeeping tasks; report maintenance issues.
• Promote health and safety through safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with team coordination and service improvements.
• Lead teams during peak periods and seasonal changeovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning operations

Health and safety

COSHH

Communication

Independent working

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

• Support the delivery of a clean, safe and welcoming residential environment for students, guests and visitors across campus accommodation.
• Lead by example, providing day-to-day guidance, support and mentoring to a team of Residence Assistant Cleaners to ensure high standards of service are consistently achieved.
• Oversee cleaning and presentation standards across designated halls of residence, ensuring bedrooms, communal areas and facilities are maintained to an excellent standard.
• Carry out a variety of cleaning, accommodation preparation and housekeeping tasks, including room inspections, bed making, waste management and reporting maintenance issues.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture by ensuring the safe use, maintenance and storage of cleaning equipment, materials and machinery.
• Support the smooth operation of residential services by monitoring stock levels, assisting with team coordination and helping to identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Play a key role in preparing student and guest accommodation throughout the year, including leading teams during peak periods, student arrivals and commercial accommodation changeovers.

About You

• You will have experience working in a cleaning, facilities, hospitality, residential, educational or similar environment, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• You will have experience leading or supporting a small team, with the confidence to mentor colleagues, allocate tasks and help ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
• You will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH regulations, and be committed to promoting safe working practices at all times.
• You will be confident using a range of cleaning equipment, materials and machinery safely and effectively, with knowledge of cleaning methods and industry best practice.
• You will be an effective communicator, able to build positive working relationships and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, guests and visitors.
• You will be able to work independently, use your initiative and remain organised, while also contributing positively as part of a team.
• You will hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English and be willing to undertake relevant training and development, with an understanding of safeguarding and its importance within an educational environment.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a free shuttle bus (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 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. 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 6 th September 2026.

Interviews will be held on w/c 14 th September 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. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.

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