Bedmaker (30hrs)

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious collegiate institution in Cambridge is seeking two Bedmakers to join their housekeeping team. This permanent position involves cleaning bedrooms, offices, and public areas, ensuring high hygiene standards. The role offers a part-time schedule of 30 hours per week and comes with a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme, generous annual leave, health schemes, and additional perks like free parking and gym access. Early applications are encouraged, and a candidate information pack is available for guidance.

Benefits

Defined contributory pension scheme

36 days annual leave

Cash plan healthcare scheme

Free lunch

On-site gym access

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in bedrooms and public areas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality service.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bedrooms, offices, and public areas to the required standard.
• Ensure efficient and effective housekeeping service for members and guests.

Job description

Salary: £23,899 pro rata plus benefits

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint two Bedmakers to clean bedrooms, offices and public areas to the required standard as part of an efficient and effective housekeeping service for members of the College, their guests and visitors.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.

Before You Apply – Please Read

To help you submit the strongest possible application, we’ve created a Candidate Information Pack that provides further information about the role and how to apply. It outlines what we’re looking for, how to structure your CV and covering letter, and tips to stand out. We strongly encourage all applicants to read this guidance before applying. You can find it here: Bedmaker Candidate Info Pack

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on 12 January 2026. Interviews are expected to be held as and when applications come in.

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Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate.

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy .