Are you a suitably qualified, proactive and flexible individual looking to join a professional cleaning team with excellent benefits?
We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
The Domestic Services Team provide a professional service to staff and students, either working alone or as part of a team, working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales.
The General Assistant is an essential and varied role in the day-to-day running of the University. You will work alongside other colleagues within the Domestic Services Team providing a professional cleaning service to staff and students, either working alone or as part of a team, while working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales. You will work on straightforward tasks or scheduled activities, based on clear instructions within well-established routines and procedures, in a friendly, supportive environment.
You must be an excellent team player, committed to delivering a quality service and able to work within established University regulation and procedures.
Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 07:00am – 11:00am, 20 hours per week, although there may be a requirement to work weekends during busy periods of the year.
Informal Enquiries: Jenny Kynman | Domestic Services Working Supervisor | |
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour, a minimum of 41 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information, please click HERE
Further details:
Job Description
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.
Job Details
Department
Campus Services
Location
Ambleside
Starting Salary
£12.60 per hour
Post Type
Part Time
Hours per Week
20
Contract Type
Permanent
Release Date
Monday 08 September 2025
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 29 September 2025
Interview Date
Tuesday 07 October 2025
Reference
XX149625-R