Domestic Assistant(s)

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
  • Are you an experienced, flexible and efficient cleaner?
  • Would you like to work in a beautiful environment in one of the largest University College's in Cambridge with a variety of jobs including cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, offices and communal and conference areas?
  • Are you a good communicator?
  • Would you like to join our friendly and professional housekeeping team?

If so, please apply today

We have multiple Cleaner (Domestic Assistant) roles which are permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week), the hours of work are required over 5 out of 7 days, generally Monday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required, and on occasion undertake weekend work.

The annual full-time salary for this role is £23,400 (£12 per hour).

Benefits include:

  • Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
  • Healthcare cash-plan
  • 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme (scheme rules apply)
  • Parking (subject to availability)
  • College gym
  • Lunch on site

The Application Process

To apply, please click the 'apply' button.

  • The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Thursday 12th September 2024.
  • We advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Chrome as the recommended browser.
  • Please note that the recruitment process for the role will run until the positions are filled. We will be assessing applications and shortlisting as part of a rolling process and applicants may be invited for interview at any stage. The job will close once sufficient candidates have been appointed.
  • Expected start date will be approximately mid-September.
  • For your application to be considered it must be complete and include the details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.

The College

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with the University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.

The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff.

Further Information

  • Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society.
  • Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
  • During the applications process candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policyand monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
  • The college has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
  • In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.

£23,400 (£12 per hour)


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