Job Title : General Services Assistant Department Estates and Facilities Directorate Accommodation and Commercial Services Grade: Grade 2 Salary range: £23,478-£23,751 pro rata Working arrangements: Part-time (20 hours per week, 30 weeks per year) 24/7 including evenings, nights and weekends Permanent Five days from seven Onsite working only Closing date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 The Role and Department As General Services Assistant, you will deliver a range of services across University premises, ensuring the University is well maintained, welcoming and a pleasant environment for students, University employees and commercial customers. Your role will encompass three key areas of responsibility: basic maintenance/minor DIY tasks; a range of portering duties; and ad-hoc security. The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .