University of Exeter
Cleaner
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Careers Site Advertising End Date
Advertising End Date: 06 Sep 2026
Internal Advertising End Date Not Specified
All Locations Exeter
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Type of Contract Permanent
Advertising Salary The starting salary will be from £25,528 per annum pro-rata on Grade B, depending on knowledge, skill
About The Role
Cleaner
We currently have a number of part-time posts and one full time, these are available immediately on a permanent basis.
The starting salary will be from £25,528 per annum pro-rata on Grade B, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Rewarding opportunity to work as part of our Facilities Operations Cleaning Team.
We Currently Have The Below Part-time Positions Available
- 2x 20h per week, Monday to Friday, 6am-10am
- 2x 16h per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9am-1pm
As well as one full-time position of 36.5h, Monday to Friday, 6am-13.48
In your supporting statement, you should also clearly demonstrate how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Working days are set however there will be 5 or 4 out of 7 working requirements (based on business needs).
The team are responsible for over 50 Academic and Administrative buildings as well as 17 Residences across the Streatham and St Luke`s Campus’s in Exeter and employ over 160 In House staff who cover the cleaning duties through day and night 24/7 all year round.
We Are Looking For The Following Qualities
- Customer focused
- Good attention to detail
- Trustworthy
- Flexible
- Good team player
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Full BICSc training will be provided.
In your supporting statement, you should also clearly demonstrate how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- Options for flexible working
- Numerous discounts at leading retailers
- Onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
- Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
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Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Further Information
If you wish to discuss further, please contact Aurelia Taylor, Senior Facilities Operations Manager on cleaningjobs@exeter.ac.uk
To Apply
Please click the apply link to submit your application. If you are unable to complete your application via the system, please contact cleaningjobs@exeter.ac.uk to discuss the options available to you.
About The Division
Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services
This post sits within Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services (FICS), the professional services division which encompasses departments in Finance, Estate Services (Built Environment/Capital Development/Estate Maintenance), Sustainability, and Commercial Services (Accommodation/Catering & Retail/Grounds/Security/Events/Facilities Management).
FICS is responsible for driving commercial revenue and providing customer facing and behind the scenes services that ensure the University of Exeter functions at the highest levels through the provision of a safe, healthy, and fully functioning campus. FICS supports the enhancing of the student and staff experience and allows the University to focus on high quality learning and research to deliver impactful and meaningful outcomes that make a difference to the world.
About Us
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why Our Colleagues Love Working Here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How We Can Help
If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.
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