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PEMBROKE COLLEGE

Cambridge

BEDMAKER

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT

October 22

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THE DEPARTMENT

Working within the busy, fast paced College

Housekeeping Department you will find a large,

diverse and hardworking team of staff

responsible for cleaning the historic College

buildings and outlying properties. From student

rooms to the College Boathouse we maintain a

high level of service, which includes welcoming

visitors from all over the world who come to

stay throughout the year including summer

programmes, weddings and dinners.

THE ROLE

To assist the College Housekeeper in helping

to ensure that the highest possible standard

of housekeeping is achieved throughout all

College buildings and grounds.

SALARY & HOURS

**£ 13,596.64 per annum**

Plus an Attendance bonus scheme paid in

two instalments. These are only payable

after the satisfactory completion of the

probationary period.

25 hours per week between Monday and Friday

(starting from 8am). Hours of work will be ATTENDANCE BONUS
indicated in Contract of Employment.

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**Responsible to**:The Housekeeper **Skills: **
Ability to understand and follow written

**Responsible for**:Cleaning of student rooms, and oral instruction and to communicate
communal areas, Fellows’ rooms and guest with Fellows, students, staff and College

rooms according to instructions given by Senior guests.

Supervisor.  Methodical and thorough in all tasks

undertaken.

**Location**: Pembroke College and Hostels.  Ability to achieve and maintain a high

standard or hygiene and cleanliness in all

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:room allocated.

Clean student rooms, communal areas,  Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to 

Fellow’s rooms and guest rooms. tasks.

Dispose of rubbish and recycling.  Observant and able to report/follow-up on 

Notify team supervisor of any repairs any areas of concern. 

required to broken furniture and fixings,  Ability to work with and cover for other

curtain fittings, etc. members of the staff team during periods 

Check for and report to team supervisor of absence.

any carpet/curtain cleaning or damage  Perform other related duties as required,

repair requirements. in order to ensure the provision of an

Report immediately to team supervisor or effective and efficient service across all 

the Linen Rom team, and before leaving College properties at all times.

the College, any gas, electricity, plumbing

or carpentry maintenance requirements. 

Inform the Housekeeper of any concerns

regarding student behaviour. 

Return keys to their correct place before

departing at the end of the shift. 

Provide cover during periods of absence. 

Collect cleaning stores as required and

ensure they are locked away appropriately

at the end of the day. 

Undertake any other related duties that

arise from the nature and character of the

post.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

**ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
**Qualifications/academic achievements/ Qualifications/academic achievements/**

**education education**

Educated to High School level or equivalent.** **Experience working in a similar environment.

**Skills/knowledge/training**

Good organisational skills.

Good communication and interpersonal

skills.***

**Experience - type and depth of experience**

**required to do the job**

**Personal attributes**

Ability to work as part of a team as well as

independently.

Friendly and approachable.

Co-operative.

**Special Conditions**

**Confidentiality**

Can demonstrate ability to work confidentially.

ORGANISATION CHART

Housekeeper

Senior Supervisor

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

**Health and Safety: Safer Recruitment**:
Persons engaged in work for Pembroke As part of our safer recruitment practices

towards health and safety and comply with compliance checks including an enhanced

any procedures as required by the College in DBS check where this is appropriate.

order to ensure the health, safety, and

welfare of themselves, their colleagues and **Equal Opportunities**:
any other persons that may be affected by We are an equal opportunities employer and

undertake any training required in relation to qualified persons regardless of their race, sex,

health and safety or which is identified as identity, disability, religion/belief, sexual

necessary in relation to their work. orientation or age.

The College operates a non-smoking policy;
smoking is only permitted in the designated

smoking areas.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to have an informal include separate CVs.

conversation about the post, please call

James Anderson, Senior HR Officer on **We look forward to hearing from you.**

(01223) 764568.

**Privacy Statement**
Please complete an Application Form and

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Form (compulsory), and an Equal

Opportunities Form.

The HR Office, Pembroke College,

Trumpington Street, CB2 1RF. Please do not

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**BENEFITS**:
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