The University of Edinburgh
Domestic Assistant
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Domestic Assistant
Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property Team (Cleaning Roles)
Grade & Remuneration
Grade UE02 £24,547 per annum (pro rata)
Hours & Contract Type
- Part-time options:
- 30 hours per week
- 24 hours per week
- Rotating schedule (5 days over 7), including weekends during commercial period (June – September)
- Open-ended (permanent)
- Vacancies: 2
About the Opportunity
Join a passionate and purpose-driven team at the University of Edinburgh, where your work makes a real difference in student lives and local communities.
As part of the busy cleaning team based primarily in student accommodation, you will ensure our properties remain clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for our students.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Working within busy student accommodation environments.
- Handing routine cleaning, maintenance, and property upkeep.
- Rotational weekend work during peak periods (June – September).
- Collaboration with a team to uphold high standards.
Our Mission: "Enrich Student Learning and Growth, Impacting Our Local Communities"
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Our values shape everything we do:
- Passion – Committed to making a real difference.
- Collaboration – Working together to achieve great results.
- Inclusion – Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
- Ownership – Proud ownership of tasks and resolución.
- Innovation – Bringing fresh ideas to improve our services.
Why Work With Us?
Benefits of the Role
- Interesting, purpose-driven work
- Competitive salary
- Cross-University opportunities for career growth
- Excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Defined benefits pension scheme
- Staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives
- Flexible work options
More Than Just a Job
- Work for an institution shaping society through teaching, research, and innovation.
- Join a diverse, international community of colleagues.
- Be invaluable to a 24/7 service that preserves tradition while embracing modernity.
About Our Team
Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) manages:
- Over 10,000 student spaces, including catered and self-catered accommodation.
- Support services for student communities.
- 17 cafés and a range of event spaces, serving students and staff.
- The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, providing services to 200,000+ hotel guests and 2,000+ events annually.
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Key Information
Diversity & Inclusion
- The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award for gender equality.
- Race Equality Charter member and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.
Right to Work
- Proof of right to work in the UK will be required before starting employment.
- No visa sponsorship available for this role.
Application Deadline
- 16 July 2026 (23:59 BST)
- Applications from outside the UK will close according to your local time zone.
Interviews
- Conducted 2 weeks after closing date.
How to Apply
Please submit: ✅ A current CV ✅ A cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.
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