Cleaner

Role overview

Bath Spa University is seeking a dependable and committed Cleaner to support the Estates & Services team at Newton Park Campus in Bath, Somerset. The post plays an important part in keeping the campus clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

What the job involves

In this role, you will look after the cleaning of University buildings and spaces. The team works with a positive, hands-on attitude and takes pride in supporting the campus community. You will also contribute to excellent customer service while helping maintain a high standard across the site.

The working environment is active and varied, so each day may bring different tasks and priorities.

What the University is looking for

The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, follow instructions carefully, and manage time well. You should also be comfortable working with others, have prior experience in cleaning or customer service, and be able to use basic computer systems. Familiarity with cleaning products is also expected.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, refer to the attached job description.

Additional information

This position is offered at Grade 2 with a salary of £25,949 per year.

The University hosts weekend events, courses, and conferences, so staff may occasionally need to work weekends. Where this happens, pay will be handled in line with the applicable terms and conditions of service.

The work is physically demanding and includes frequent bending, stretching, and lifting.

Applicants must have the legal right to work and live in the UK. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Benefits

Bath Spa University provides a broad benefits package, including a pension scheme, enhanced paid leave, family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, travel savings, and employee discounts.

The pension offering includes either the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teacher's Pension Scheme, both of which are defined benefit schemes that provide secure income in retirement.

Full-time staff may receive 41 to 46 days of enhanced paid leave, depending on the role.

Family-friendly support includes hybrid working, flexible working arrangements, an on-site nursery, and an enhanced maternity scheme.

Employees can access an Employee Assistance Programme with GP appointments, wellbeing guidance, and counselling support.

Travel benefits include an Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work scheme, and staff can also access a range of discounts and financial offers through an easy-to-use app.

More information on staff rewards and benefits is available on the University’s rewards page.

Application note

The University may close this vacancy before the stated deadline if enough suitable applications are received, so interested candidates should apply promptly.