Housekeeping Assistant (Full Time)
Darwin College is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Assistant who will be responsible for keeping the College buildings to the highest cleaning standard in a safe and organised environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Early morning cleaning of the college café, bar area, toilets, and staff facilities.
- Cleaning and maintaining hygiene in communal areas of student accommodation.
- Following health and safety regulations and college cleaning standards.
- Pro-actively reporting any issues or maintenance needs.
Requirements:
- Previous cleaning experience is essential, especially the safe use of cleaning products and equipment.
- Must be dependable and able to work independently.
- Physically fit, as the job involves walking between buildings, using stairs, and doing active cleaning tasks throughout the shift
- Flexible and willing to support the team when cover is needed or tasks change during the day.
- Good attention to detail and time management.
- Due to the early start punctuality and reliability are essential.
Darwin College offers an excellent working environment with many benefits including pension, access to the college gym and free lunch and refreshments when on duty.
The full job description and benefits information can be found below.
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Work Location: Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge and surrounding college properties.
Pay: £12.29 per hour
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week, 6 am-1.30 pm, Monday to Friday (7.5hrs per day which includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please email with your interest and a copy of your CV to recruitment@darwin.cam.ac.uk by 11th July 2025.