Kaplan International
Housekeeper
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Housekeeper
Reference Number: JR257583
Location: Glasgow
Working Pattern: Part Time, 30 hours per week. 5 out of 7 days.
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £26,277.50 FTE
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team.
As a Housekeeper at Kaplan Living you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within student accommodation. Responsible for cleaning communal areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and lounges, the Housekeeper helps ensure a safe, tidy, and welcoming living environment for students. The role also involves reporting maintenance issues, replenishing supplies, and supporting the overall wellbeing of residents.
Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose Built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.
A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://tinyurl.com/yn5nt589
We value attracting the best talent and recognise that individual circumstances vary. If 30 hours per week does not meet your needs, we would welcome a conversation about a reduced-hours arrangement for the right candidate.
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- Embrace the ‘more than just a room’ philosophy of Kaplan Living
- Be a COSHH & Health & Safety Champion.
- Have a passion for customer care and a sensitivity to students' needs
- Have experience in a customer-facing environment
- Ability to offer flexibility in working hours.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Essential skills/experience
- Have experience in customer service, hospitality or student service provision, ideally in Hotels or Student accommodation.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and customer care skills.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision.
- Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others.
What we do
Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
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*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 20th August 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
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