Cleaning Assistant


Company:	Durham University
Salary:	£24,479 to £24,479 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Durham, DH1 3LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 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 15th November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026 (between 8am-12pm)

Available Shifts:

1x 7 hours per week - 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks- indicative working pattern

6am-9.30am (Saturday & Sunday)

1x 6 hours per week - 2 out of 5 days, 52 weeks - indicative working pattern

7am-10am (Saturday & Sunday)

6 x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, 52 weeks - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday)

1x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, 35 weeks - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday)

1x 15 hours per week - 5 out of 5 days, - indicative working pattern

6am-9am (Monday - Friday) (fixed term Maternity cover until 11

th August 2027)

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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