Housekeeping Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NU5325 |
Summary
We are seeking to recruit Housekeeping Assistants to work a range of hours including:
25 hours Monday– Friday (6.30am -11.30 am)
22 hours Monday (7am-1pm) Tuesday – Friday 7am-11am)
20 hours Monday– Friday (7am -11 am)
15 hours Monday-Friday (1.30pm-4.30pm)
Please write your preferred hours in your submitted application
The post holders will play a key role in enhancing the student experience at the University and in ensuring that the cleaning services of the University maintain very high standards. Taking accountability for your own areas of responsibility, you will ensure cleaning standards are maintained and will support the University sustainability agenda by encouraging and monitoring waste segregation in your own areas of responsibility.
Applicants should have a good general level of education including literacy and numeracy, previous cleaning experience, and an understanding of CoSHH regulations. The ability to work well as part of a team is also essential.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Patricia Powell, Head of Housekeeping on 07943183704, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
25 hours Monday– Friday (6.30am -11.30 am)
22 hours Monday (7am-1pm) Tuesday – Friday 7am-11am)
20 hours Monday– Friday (7am -11 am)
15 hours Monday-Friday (1.30pm-4.30pm)
Please write your preferred hours in your submitted application
The post holders will play a key role in enhancing the student experience at the University and in ensuring that the cleaning services of the University maintain very high standards. Taking accountability for your own areas of responsibility, you will ensure cleaning standards are maintained and will support the University sustainability agenda by encouraging and monitoring waste segregation in your own areas of responsibility.
Applicants should have a good general level of education including literacy and numeracy, previous cleaning experience, and an understanding of CoSHH regulations. The ability to work well as part of a team is also essential.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Patricia Powell, Head of Housekeeping on 07943183704, to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.
(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
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