Housekeeper - Student Accommodation

Wearehomesforstudents; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in the UK is looking for a Housekeeper to join their team in Durham. The position is part time at 16 hours per week, focusing on maintaining high cleaning standards in common areas. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong customer service skills and effective communication. A generous holiday package and various perks are included in this role.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Exclusive retail discounts

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Charity days

Opportunity for qualification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role in a customer-focused environment.
• Commitment to personal staff development and additional training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure common areas are cleaned to a high standard.
• Carry out planned and reactive cleaning duties in student buildings.
• Replenish consumables to a high standard of hygiene.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual work capability

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 St Giles Studios property based in Durham working 16 hours per week. 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!