Exeter College (part of the University of Oxford) is seeking to appoint a Cleaner (‘College Scout’).

The postholder will be responsible for cleaning a specified part of the College’s residential accommodation (based at our historic site on Turl Street), and ensuring that the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

Duties will include cleaning student bedrooms and communal areas (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens, corridors), as well as ensuring that bins are emptied, floors are vacuumed, surfaces are dusted, and furniture is polished.

This position would suit someone with a background in Housekeeping (ideally within a residential student environment), and who has a professional manner. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as are a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing the highest of cleaning standards. Training in COSHH and/ or manual handling would be an advantage, as would an NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Service...