Information for the role of Summer Domestic Assistant Salary £12.90 per hour Fixed-term, part-time position 20 or 25 hours per week An opportunity to support our friendly Housekeeping team in carrying out cleaning duties to a high standard across College premises, including communal areas and guest rooms, during our busy conference period. The ideal candidates will be used to working to high cleaning standards, are reliable and flexible, take pride in their work, and enjoy working as part of a team. Although experience of cleaning would be preferred, it is not essential as full training will be provided. Details of the role The Housekeeping team are looking for enthusiastic individuals with exceptional customer service and communication skills to join their team. The rate of pay for this role is £12.90 per hour (Step 26 on the College Salary Scale). This role offers either 20 or 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, with additional Saturday shifts every other week in July and August (paid as overtime). The working hours are from 9.00am to 1.30pm, or 9.00am to 2.30pm, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The assignment would start from late May until 5 October 2026, with the possibility of working a portion of this period. Please specify your availability in your application. Training will commence in early June or July so availability from this time is essential. In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including: 35 days holiday, including bank holidays (adjusted pro rata in respect of part-time hours and part years served) Discretionary bonus scheme Free College lunches on working days Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%) Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7 Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy) Free Life Assurance cover Optional subsidised private medical scheme Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase Free use of on-site gym facilities Free on-site car parking Social events An additional day off for your birthday! A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application Process To apply for this position click “Apply Now” on the advert posting on our website to complete an application form and upload a copy of your CV. Closing date: midday on Friday 10 April 2026. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format. Please contact the HR Office ( recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk ) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office: Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 334 820 Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ