Christ's College is seeking to appoint two permanent Housekeeping Assistants to work as part of the College's Housekeeping Team. 

The Role

Responsible to the Housekeeping Manager, the post-holders will join a professional team of cleaning staff delivering a high quality service to students, Fellows, staff and visitors. Some experience is advantageous but training will be given.  

Job Description

Key Information

Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Salary: £25,880 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date:  Noon on Friday 30 October 2026 

Vacancy Type: Two positions are available. 1 x permanent, full-time contract, 36.5 hours per week. 1 x permanent, part-time contract, 30 hours per week. 

Benefits

The benefits on offer are many and include:

  • 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution.
  • A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical).
  • A free meal when on duty.

    Facilities on-site include a College gym, a multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited car parking. 

    For more details about the benefits of working at Christ's College, click here. 

How to Apply

If you are interested, please apply in writing to Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, by emailing jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk. To apply, please submit your CV and up to one single-spaced page of A4 explaining why you are interested in and suitable for the post. 

In your application, please specify which of the two roles you are interested in (the full-time position, the part-time position or both). 

Please note that these positions are available to internal candidates only. 

Christ's College is an equal opportunities employer.