Royal Agricultural University
Housekeepers
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Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Salary: £22,768 FTE + allowance (in line with the National Living Wage from 1 April 2026).
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 25 – 30 hours per week
We are growing our Housekeeping team at the Royal Agricultural University and we would love you to be part of it.
Our Housekeeping team plays a hugely important role in creating a clean, welcoming and comfortable environment for our students, staff and visitors. From our student accommodation and guest bedrooms to offices and public spaces, you will help keep our beautiful campus looking its best.
What makes this a great opportunity?
- You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our Housekeeping service across the University.
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We Are Looking For People Who
- Take pride in their work
- Have a positive, helpful attitude
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Can work independently and follow instructions
- Care about providing a great environment for students, staff and guests
Previous housekeeping experience is an advantage, but it’s not essential – we are looking for the right people and will support you in the role.
Working patterns
We have permanent 25 – 30 hour positions available.
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25 hours per week
- 6.00 am – 11.00 am, or
- 9.30 am – 3.00 pm (including half hour unpaid break)
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30 hours per week
- 6.00 am – 12.30 pm, or
- 8.30 am – 3.00 pm (both with half an hour unpaid break)
The roles are primarily weekday based, with some additional flexibility for rotational weekend working and our busy summer conferencing season.
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Be part of something special
Working at the RAU means becoming part of a unique university community in the beautiful Cotswolds. If you are reliable, hardworking and take pride in making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join our growing team and help us create an exceptional experience across the RAU campus.
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Interviews: 11 September 2026
For a full job description and details on how to apply (including which role you would like to apply for) please click apply.
RAU is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented at this level within the University.
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