Cleaning Operative Department: Estates Management and Development Location: York Salary: £25,878 per annum pro rata Hours: 15 Closing Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 at midnight Reference: 022-26 Part-time, permanent Location: York Salary: £25,878 per annum (£10,491 pro rata) Introduction to YSJ University Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. The Team To assist in the delivery of an excellent, efficient, customer orientated cleaning service to the agreed departmental standard as outlined in the work schedule and cleaning specification. The role The University is looking for staff to join our Campus Services team. There are two role's part-time working 15-hours per week available working from 7am-10am, 5 days out of 7. The work is mainly Monday to Friday but does include some scheduled weekend work at various points during the year. The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks including cleaning of offices, teaching rooms, communal areas and toilet areas. There may also be occasions when staff are asked to work at different sites in the city including student accommodation. Key skills and experience Knowledge of basic cleaning tasks Knowledge of basic health and safety requirements Able to work as part of a team. Additional information Your application will be reviewed shortly after it is submitted, and we will contact you shortly afterwards to confirm whether you will be invited to interview. Contact for informal candidate queries (Lisa Tutill) – l.tutill@yorksj.ac.uk It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. Closing Date - Wednesday 25 February 2026 at midnight 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 .