SALARY & HOURS: Band 1, Spine Point 2 (£22,964) Hours: 7:00-15:00
The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development.
The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University, providing essential support to both each other and the Academic departments, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.
To be a fundamental part of the housekeeping team in maintaining all areas of the University campus and associated accommodation to a set standard, working under the management of the Domestic Services Management Team.
Working in the cleaning team, you will provide a consistently high standard of cleanliness and presentation throughout the University campus, cleaning all areas including offices, classrooms, bedrooms, toilets, and conference facilities.
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Estates
JOB TITLE: Domestic Services Assistant
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Provide a cleaning service as directed by the Domestic Services Management Team including before and after events such as conferences and University events.
* Ensure each area is provided with a high standard of cleanliness and preparation throughout the University campus adhering to cleaning schedules and checklists.
* Ensure that cleaning tasks are carried out safely, with due regard to university students, staff, visitors, and members of the public.
* Promote good customer relations with all groups (Students, Staff & Visitors).
* Ensure that all aspects of Health & Safety at Work are adhered to, with regular training updates provided.
* Maintain all equipment to a high standard.
* Receive training and development from the cleaning management team and other training establishments.
* Promote quality control and support appropriate auditing.
* This role may require weekend work in support of key University events.
* Carry out such duties as are required and are commensurate with the level of this post, supporting and covering for staff in other areas of the Department.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!
What can we offer you?
* Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* On-site gym and exercise classes.
* On-site catering facilities.
* University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham).
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
* Free on-site parking.
* Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across various departments.
* Discount on courses for staff and their families.
Informal enquiries may be made to the Domestic Services Manager via email: Justyna.hawrylecka@buckingham.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 4th April 2025, with interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 7th April 2025.
Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable).
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website here.
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