Cleaning Assistant


Company:	Durham University
Salary:	£24,479 to £24,479 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Durham, DH1 5LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Cleaning Assistant

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade:

Grade 1

Salary range: £24,479 (pro-rata)

Working arrangements: Part-time (see below for shift details)

Permanent

Onsite working only

For available shifts, please see below

Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026 (between 8am-12pm)

Available Shifts:

1x 2 hours 1 out of 7 - indicative working pattern Friday after 5pm or Saturday between 6am and 9am

1 x 7 hours 2 out of 7 - indicative working pattern Saturday and Sunday 6am-9:30am

1x 8 hours 2 out of 7 - indicative working pattern Saturday and Sunday 1pm-5pm

3 x 15 hours 5 out 7 - indicative working pattern Monday - Friday 6am-9am

1x 15 hours 5 out of 7 - indicative working pattern Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm

The Role and Department

As Cleaning Assistant, you will deliver a range of cleaning and housekeeping services across University premises, including the cleaning and servicing of facilities, offices and common areas, used by students, staff and commercial customers.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides a number of essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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