About This Opportunity
Join our Property Team and play a vital role in ensuring Cumberland Council’s buildings are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Our team delivers essential cleaning services across a diverse range of council properties, supporting key functions such as children’s services, adult services, highways, and corporate operations.
In this role, you’ll help maintain high cleaning standards, ensuring spaces are safe and welcoming for staff and visitors. With a focus on excellent customer care, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of council services and the wellbeing of our communities. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services, and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection, and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to review the post specification below for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Janice Starkie by email at janice.starkie@cumberland.gov.uk.
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Basic DBS.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants, provided your application demonstrates you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long-term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of these criteria and wish to be considered, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing workforce diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and an Age Friendly Employer, committed to providing opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While not always guaranteed, we will listen and try to accommodate your needs.
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV and answer a few short questions.
Application and Interview Timeline
* Closing date: 18/05/25
* Interview date: Week commencing 26/05/25
Please note, the role may close early depending on demand. Apply well before the closing date, as we cannot accept applications after the closing date.
Additional Information
* Post Specification
For more details, visit our Careers site to learn about:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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