Housekeeper Student Accommodation

Wearehomesforstudents; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in York is seeking a Housekeeper to join their team. This role involves cleaning common areas and student facilities to a high standard, delivering excellent service to students. Ideal candidates will possess previous experience in customer-focused roles, good communication skills, and a commitment to training. Benefits include a generous holiday package, retail discounts, and charity days, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Retail discounts

Birthday off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days

Qualification opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results.
• Commitment to further training.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in student buildings and common areas.
• Replenish consumables to a high standard of hygiene.
• Participate in the summer turnaround for incoming students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual work

Job description

Homes for Students is the UK’s leading independent provider of student accommodation.

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at our The Coal Yard property based in York working 12 hours per week, Monday, Wednesay & Friday. The role involves ensuring the common areas of the Property are cleaned to a high standard in order to provide a great first impression to our visitors and provide an excellent service to the students in residence.

You will be required to carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings located throughout the Property, student kitchen areas, offices, communal and toilet areas including replenishing consumables to a high standard of hygiene. You will play a key role in our summer turnaround time when we say goodbye to one intake of students and prepare for the next.

Person Specification

• Previous experience of a similar role in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to contribute to targets and deliver excellent results
• Excellent communication and ability to provide an outstanding customer service
• Effective team member with a flexible approach to work and colleagues
• Ability to undertake manual work to a high standard
• Commitment to undergo further training through operational requirements and personal staff development

What’s on offer

• Generous holiday package of 25 days, plus bank holidays, to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. (pro rata for part time colleagues)
• Access to a range of exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Take your special day off! Enjoy your birthday with a well-deserved break from work.
• Stay active and eco-friendly with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Make a difference in the community with 2 charity days per annum.
• Opportunity to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Homes for Students is an equal opportunity employer and a member of Inclusive Employers. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

If this sounds like the role for you and you have the skills, knowledge and experience required, we would love to hear from you!