Housekeeping and Cleaning Services Assistant

3 weeks ago


County Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Part time

Job Title: Housekeeping and Cleaning Services Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade: Grade 1

Salary range: £22,113 (pro-rata)

Working arrangements: Part-time

Fixed-term maternity cover until 4th October 2024

Onsite working only

For available shifts, please see below

Closing date: Sunday 19th May 2024

Available Shift:

1 x 15 hours per week, fixed-term maternity cover until 4th October 2024, 5 days out of 7, 52 weeks per year

The Role and Department

As Housekeeping and Cleaning Services Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

How to apply

We prefer to receive applications online. When you apply you need to submit a CV and/or a statement that tells us your experience and gives examples of how you meet the criteria above.

We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Stephanie Rolfe, Housekeeping, Cleaning and General Services Manager, stephanie., would be happy to speak to you.



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