Summer Domestic Assistant​/Cleaner

Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum pro‑rata as part‑time, £13.45 per hour plus a 5% Premium Band for flexible working Accommodation, Catering and Events / Property Team Both Full & Part‑time positions available: 20, 25, 30 or 35 hours per week, working on a 5 over 7 basis including weekends and varied shift patterns typically between 8am – 6pm Fixed‑term contracts: ranging from 25th May 2026 to 13th September 2026 Vacancies available: up to 80

Similar job titles used by other employers include Housekeeper, Cleaner and Cleaning Operative.

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.

The University isn’t just any employer. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries.

From student accommodation to cafés, restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. From historical buildings to state‑of‑the‑art technical and research hubs our mission is to ‘enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities’ and our values drive everything we do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our busy Housekeeping Team. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated people with a strong customer focus to help maintain high cleaning & housekeeping standards across our accommodation.

As a Summer Domestic Assistant/Cleaner, you will be responsible for servicing & ensuring our bedrooms and communal areas are cleaned, set up and serviced to hotel standards. You will also assist in the distribution & counting of linen, as well as setting up and maintaining supplies required to service rooms.

While previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred, it is not essential. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment. You should be capable of delivering exceptional housekeeping and customer service to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and ensure our guests have a comfortable stay.

Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse range of colleagues and customers.

These roles require weekend working on a rota basis for the duration of your contract. At all times flexibility is essential, as working patterns & locations may change in line with business needs.

You must be able to commit to the entire fixed‑term period of employment.

Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference?

Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team?

Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do?

Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP
?

Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life?

We offer a range of benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Good salary/pay rates.
• Variety every day.
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities.

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Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2026.

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Interviews will be held ongoing from 2 weeks after posting date.