Domestic Assistant

Job DescriptionGrade UE02: £21,978 - £22,134 per annum + 5% Premium bandAccommodation, Catering and Events - Property teamContract type: Full-tiem (35 hours per week)Open Ended (permanent) We are looking for enthusiastic and positive people to join our team of Domestic Assistants to provide excellent cleaning service in our student and commercial guest accommodationThe Opportunity:In this role you will be a part of the busy cleaning team based primarily in student accommodation. You will interact with a wide range of customers on a daily basis throughout the busy summer period. The successful candidates will be involved in the preparation, setup, cleaning and servicing of bedrooms and communal areas as well as the distribution of linen for our guests. Please be aware that these posts require working weekends on a rotational basis during our Commercial period (June-September) and may be different to your normal working location.To be eligible to apply for this role you should, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, have excellent time management skills, as well as be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers. Your skills and attributes for success: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Good Time Management Skills Excellent Attention to Detail Professional and Friendly mannerClick here to view a copy of the full job descriptionAs a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary of £21,978 - £22,134 per annum An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab) The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st October 2024 Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held from one week after closing periodAbout UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the TeamAccommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events. Please visit our website for further information.