Housekeeping Assistant

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious college is seeking a reliable Gyp for its Housekeeping team to ensure public areas are maintained to a high standard. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £23,899 per annum and includes excellent benefits such as free lunch, access to a gym, and ample annual leave. Candidates should apply by 9.00am on Friday 6 March 2026, and early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits

Defined contributory pension scheme

36 days' annual leave

Access to a healthcare scheme

Free lunch

Free use of an on-site gym

Free parking (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individual required for housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure public areas are cleaned to the required standard.
• Support the transport and distribution of furniture and stores.

Job description

Overview

Salary: £23,899 per annum
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work that may be required

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Gyp to join our Housekeeping team. You will ensure public areas across St John’s College are cleaned to the required standard.

The postholder will support the efficient transport and distribution of furniture, stores and deliveries for members of the College, their guests and visitors.

Benefits: 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, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.

Before You Apply

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: Gyp Candidate Information Pack

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Friday 6 March 2026.

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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.